Host FM_Little_Goo says:
SCENE:  The Sun is at its apex of the Haisian' Day, it beats down harshly on Abertura, most of the exterior windows have tinted themselves in response.

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] Malogh & Derel’Ikal

Mark Tucker as General Ranuck & Klingon Guards
Michael Jones as Laevon

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
[[[[[ Begin Mission - Stardate 10201.30 - "What Lies Ahead" Ep 3 ]]]]]

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::His pops his head out from a whole in the deck plating and without looking he reaches over and grabs several tools out of an engineering kit and bobs his head out of view again. Sparks can be seen flying from the small gap in the plating and curses can be heard as he does his best to repair a failed conduit::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::working underneath a console in C&C.. his phaser laying on the ground nearby::

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
::finishes feeding his cat and leaves his shared quarters, heading for the lift::

Host General_Ranuck says:
::Steps out of the Lift in C&C flanked by two of his Lieutenants, and gazes around looking for the Captain::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::wanders into C&C, a little late for his shift, and looks around for Lambert::

Host General_Ranuck says:
::Proceeds up and around the C&C Ramp to the Captain's Office, before banging on the door::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Busy in her office, checking Captain thingies::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::hears the lift doors open, peeks out to see it is Hamilton, he immediately crawls back under the conduit, trying to hide::

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
::waits patiently on lift, stepping in and keying it down to Level 1::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::finds him under a console, as usual, and makes his way over leisurely::

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::Curses loudly as the conduit overloads and he leaps out of the gap out of sheer instinct. He curses the damned Jem’Hadar technology and looks around C&C hoping that he hasn't caught to many people's attention with his profane terminology::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::in C&C, he finds his PADD left carelessly on a console:: Self: Damn kids...

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
CEO: Hey there Mr. Lambert... Cap'n says I should help you out today.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::sighs as Hamilton finds him::
CVO Hamilton: Good morning Ensign.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::looks over at Hixxan, hearing his cursing:: XO: Indeed.  You.. uh...need a hand, sir? ::placing his PADD with the others::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Puts up the reports...Stretches mightily::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
CEO: Morning...so, where do I start?

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
::exits the lift on Level one and follows the corridors more assuredly than before, heading toward the security office::

Host General_Ranuck says:
::Bangs his fist against the Captain's Door again, his lieutenants gazing nervously at the two Jem'Hadar working nearby, who are calmly watching the Klingons::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Jumps a the bang::

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::He replaces the grouping of tools back into their casing and looks over at the CBO with a forced smile:: CBO: Quite alright Lieutenant, however if you could signal a repair team to come work on this energy conduit...they may have a little more luck...

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Door: Enter!

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::looks around behind him at the big fat Klingon making all that noise::

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
::enters the security office and nods at the two Jem'Hadar and equal Klingons currently manning it::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::turns when he hears the XO swearing... was that a Bolian expletive?::
CVO Hamilton: I'm told you like the outdoors.. perhaps you could begin an external survey of the damage to the outside of the station?

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::He dusts himself off and nods to the Operations officer and turns and heads towards his Chief Engineer:: CEO: Lieutenant Lambert...a word with you if I may before you begin...

Host General_Ranuck says:
::Strides into the Captain's Office angrily::  Thelsh: Captain, your.. engineers... have disabled power to our Barracks and Training areas.  Care to explain?  Without power the Jem'Hadar can get through our shroud detectors.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::taken back by the less than cordial greetings::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
CEO: Sounds good... ::turns as the new XO walks up:: Anything else?

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
XO Hixxan: Of course Commander. ::walks over, still not sure how to pronounce his name::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::moves to his console and types in a priority order for repairs in C&C...a engineering team will be on it in a bit::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Gen: Good Noon time to you too, General.  Now what is this about power outages?

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::He stands almost at attention and looks down at the Engineer slightly:: CEO: Lieutenant, if you could get a full status report on the Klingon systems to me immediately. I'd like to have their sections operating before we proceed onto the Jem’Hadar sections...

Host General_Ranuck says:
Thelsh: Our entire sections are offline.  Your engineers said it would take an hour.  Its been five... We are defenseless against shrouded Jem'Hadar.  I've taken my men off repairs to patrol our section to make sure no Jem'Hadar have infiltrated our area.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::shrugs and walks away, getting back in the lift and heading down to ground level::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::wipes some "gunk" off of his console:: Self: Oh my...

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::arrives on the ground level and heads down to the garage...it's as good a place as any to start and he can grab the stuff he needs there too::

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
::walks back into his new office and relaxes at the tension as soon as the doors close behind him:: Self: I hate this job... ::sighs and makes his way past the security monitors to his desk and sits in the torture chair Ranuck preferred::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Gen: I am sure that the delay was not intentional...  Let me see what the CEO has to report about the situation.

Host General_Ranuck says:
::Grunts and crosses his arms waiting::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
*CEO* Mr. Lambert.  Please report to my office.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::stands a bit taller at the formality with which the XO is speaking to him::
XO Hixxan: I'll get right on it sir. ::taps his comm badge::
*CVO Hamilton*: Belay that last order Ensign.. you're coming with me to work in the Klingon sections.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::looks to the Captain's... "area"::
XO Hixxan: Is that all sir?

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::stops just outside the garage:: *CEO*: Umm.. ok. I'll be back there in a sec. ::heads back down the hall from where he came::

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
CEO: Yes...thank you Lieutenant...::He smiles and pats the officer on the shoulder::...the sooner they're happy, the less pressure we'll have on our shoulders...

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
::fails miserably at trying to sit comfortably in the chair and watches the security screens:: Self: I wonder what they are up to... ::fixes the main screen to display the feed off of one of the other monitors and zooms in, showing Klingons patrolling with their trapezoidal tricorders::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::wonders what the Klingons are so miffed about::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::gets back in the lift and listens again to the stupid dominion voice read off in the stupid dominion language the stupid deck numbers...he's really starting to hate the Dominion part of Abertura::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Gen: You do realize, General, that eventually you will have to accept the J'Hs presence here.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
XO Hixxan: I hope so sir. ::rapidly walks to the Captain's... "lounge" and presses the chime::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Hears the chime:: Enter!

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::arrives back at C&C as Lambert enters into the Captain's little room::

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::He cringes as he hears the yell from the Captain half way across command and control. He turns and looks at once of the displays:: CBO: Lieutenant...Jadahn...correct?

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::enters::
CO Thelsh: You wished to see me Captain? ::nods to the General::

Host General_Ranuck says:
Thelsh: Not until we are protected from their shrouding... I can work with them ::spits the word:: but I do not have to trust them, and I suggest you do the same.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::looks up from his console:: XO: Yes, sir?

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::shrugs and sits at the first seat inside the lift doors, waiting for Lambert to return::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::hears the word "shrouding" and inhales at the sudden rush of memory from two days before::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Gen: I understand the feeling, Gen.  I too have done battle with the J'H, and I have also suffered from those encounters.

Host General_Ranuck says:
::Turns to see the Chief Engineer, grabs him by the front of the uniform and pushes him up against the wall::  Lambert: Are you the <Klingon Insult> that disabled our power?!?!

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
::frowns and freezes the image, gets up from his chair and heads for the door to his office, opening it:: Malogh: Lieutenant Malogh, please join me in my office. ::waits patiently as the burly Klingon approaches and steps inside the office, nearly dwarfing::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
CEO: Lt Lambert.  The General, here, is concerned with the length of time it is requiring to reconnect ....GENERAL!

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::is pushed against the wall... his ribs hurting just like they were two days before... he tries to push the General away, but to no avail::

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
CBO: Lieutenant I was wondering if...::He looks down at the gray blah of the Jem’Hadar display::...I was hoping you could explain a little more about these interfaces. I regret that my briefing on the Jem’Hadar controls were...more rushed then most...

Host General_Ranuck says:
::Turns to look at the Captain without letting Lambert down::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Stands from behind the large desk:: Gen: General!  You will put down my man, THIS INSTANT, before we continue this conversation...

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::starts playing with the console he's sitting at. He has no idea what it is, seeing as he can't read Dominionese, or whatever language they use, but he pokes at it anyways::

Host General_Ranuck says:
::Drops the Chief Engineer after growling at him::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::suddenly realizes he left his phaser near the open console back in C&C::

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
<Malogh> ::looks none-too-pleased:: CSEC: What is wrong?

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
CEO: Are you ok, Michael?

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
XO: Well, sure, I can try, but uhh...good luck understanding anything...I struggle with it myself.  ::thinks a moment, then brings up the general display screen::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::picks himself off the ground, brushing off his uniform, trying to make himself look presentable again::
CO Thelsh: Yes Capt-- ::coughs:: Captain, I'm fine.. ::still regaining his breath::

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::Hearing the keypads of a console and cranes his neck over and looks at Hamilton:: CVO: You would be ill advised to tamper with controls you have not been briefed in Ensign...::He smiles and turns his attention back to Jadahn with a nod::

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
::looks at Malogh directly, then walks over to his desk and swivels the main monitor around:: Malogh: This is. Why are your people walking around the halls with tricorders? These people aren't on the security detail.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::stops playing, and looks over his shoulder slowly:: XO: Sorry Mr... ::draws a complete blank:: commander, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
GEN: NOW, General... Let us get one thing clear, RIGHT NOW.  From this point on you will lay not one of your <Andorian explicative> fingers upon ANY person within this Station, short of in a life or death situation!

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::thinks that was a life or death situation to him just now::

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
<Malogh> ::Looks at the screen, then returns his gaze to Korben:: CSEC: No, they are not.

Host General_Ranuck says:
::Glares down at the small Andorian nearly half his size and ponders snapping her like a toothpick.  Stares her down growling lowly::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::gestures to the screen:: XO: Here, this is the general display screen.  From here you can access most any system.  Weapons, energy, sensors, inventory, et cetera, et cetera.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::notices the growling, hoping he's not trying to initiate a mating ritual... oh man, there's one image he didn't need running around his head::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::turns around, knowing something isn't going so well in the Captains room...courtesy of his betazoid heritage::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Gen: Any problem you have can be dealt with by the appropriate persons, WITHOUT the use of unnecessary violence.  I will NOT tolerate your <Klingon explicative> insubordination in this endeavor ::Glares up at the towering Klingon::

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
::counts to ten quickly in his mind to keep from snapping at the man:: Malogh: Now that we have established that, what are they doing patrolling the halls? That's what our little playgroup is for.

Host General_Ranuck says:
::Snarls:: Thelsh:  Yes, Captain...

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::He glances down at the interface and it clues in how logistical the design is. He begins bringing up key displays and realizes he's accessing a station inventory and smiles:: CBO: Thank you very much Lieutenant...I'm sure I'll be able to...stumble my way through the rest...

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Gen: Very Good, General.  I expect that this problem will NEVER happen again...

Host General_Ranuck says:
::Nods::  Thelsh:  About our power...

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::stares at the Captain's door...now that he's listening for it he can actually pick out words from the other side of it::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Gen: Now, that that is settled... we can deal with your power problem

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::finally regained his breath fully, trying to figure out what this was all about::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
XO: No problem, sir.  If you have any other questions...well, uh...heh, I don't think I'm going anywhere.

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
<Malogh> ::sneers:: Power has been intermittent to non-existent in our sections for some time now. The General does not want Jem'Hadar 'playing' in Klingon-controlled areas of the base. Those men are seeing to it that that does not happen... Ensign.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
CEO: Lt.  Please find out what is the delay in restoring power to their section.

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
CVO: Lt. Commander Hixxan...::He smiles and nods to the CBO:: CBO: Thank you...::Without another word he walks over to Hamilton and can almost sense a 'green' aura around him::

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
::ignores the jab at his rank:: Malogh: And if they should happen to find a Jem'Hadar inside your areas? What then?

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
CEO: Take anyone necessary and get the power back on ASAP.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::looks up as Hixxan walks over:: XO: Umm.. can I help you? ::almost forgets, then tacks on:: Sir?

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
<Malogh> ::predatory smile::

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
CVO: Ensign Hamilton, if the General found you eaves-dropping I am quite sure that he would not hesitate to remove your ears...::He leans in a whispers into his ear with a chuckle::...watch those Klingons...they can be quite a handful...

Host General_Ranuck says:
::Growls Thanks and turns and walks around and down the ramp to the lift::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
CO Thelsh: Aye sir, I'll get right on it... I assumed that those systems were a low priority while we get the rest of the station stabilized.. but I will work on it immediately.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Watches the General stomp off.. wonders about calling him back... but decides to drop it for now::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::eyes go slightly wider:: XO: Yes sir... ::turns back to whatever console it is he is sitting at, and shuts out his mind and closes his ears::

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
::shakes his head:: Malogh: Unacceptable. That is a situation just waiting to get out of hand. Our mandate is to keep this base secure, and  peaceful, and I cant' do that if your people are spoiling for a fight. ::leans over the monitors and grabs the phaser holster and fixes it to his hip:: Come with me.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
CEO: Thank your Michael.  Are you ok?

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
CEO: Check with a medic if you need to.  Just get a crew on that power problem, so we can keep the natives quiet.

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::He smiles at the pilot:: CVO: I'm sure you'll get the hang of it soon enough Ensign...we all will have to adapt to this situation...

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
::beckons Derel'Ikal and heads out into the corridors toward the Atrium to bisect the base and reach the Klingon barracks quicker::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
CO Thelsh: Yes Captain, I'm fine, really.. just reinjured a somewhat old bruise. I'll be okay. Depending on the severity of the power disruptions, I should have them back up by nightfall.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::enters the inventory display screen on his console::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
XO: ::frowns:: I know sir...this is going to be a long stay, I think.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
CEO: Ok... And, I guess it would be best if you kept your distance from the Gen for a while.

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
::looks back to make sure Derel and Malogh are following closely::

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
CVO: Almost too long...::He walks away from the Ensign and heads towards the hole in the deck plating. He smiles to find an Engineering team working on repairing the failed conduit and hopes that they have more luck then he did at trying to destabilize the Jem’Hadar designs::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
CEO: Nightfall... is quite a while from now.... you do know that right?

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
CO Thelsh: Yes Captain.. why do you ask?

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::notices a general shortage of repair supplies:: Self: Freaking supply and demand...

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Thinks of squads of Klingons running around being paranoid for eight more hours:: CEO: Lets just say that I am issuing a challenge to your skills.  I would like the power up in half that time, or less.

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
::spots the group of six Klingon warriors and approaches more noisily, making his heels click on the ground:: K-Group: What are you all doing out here?

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::He does a brief lap of Command and control and nods to several of the officers trying to access damaged systems and working to co-ordinate repair teams. He even nods to several of the Jem’Hadar guards - but obviously receives no outward response::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::leans back in his seat, looking at the console in front of him...it's almost begging him to push a button. Looks back at Hixxan quickly, and restrains himself::

Host General_Ranuck says:
<Klingon Group> Dallas:  Patrolling for Jem'Hadar.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::blinks... good thing he doubled the amount of time it realistically would have taken him anyway::
CO Thelsh: I'll do my best Captain.. which, if I may be so bold, is pretty darn good. ::smirks::
Will that be all Captain? I have a lot of work ahead of me.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
CEO: Get to it Mr Lambert

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
::raises an eyebrow:: K-Group: I don't recall seeing you at role call this morning. You're not on this station's security detail. You shouldn't be 'patrolling' anything.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::checks shipment schedules, and reads aloud:: Self: Conduit sealant, exceptionally low...next general supply shipment...three days from now?  Who do they think we are?  A well-off aristocratic colony planet?

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::looks over at Jadahn, and refrains from telling him to stop whining. But it runs through Tyler's mind...::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::nods and leaves the Captain's Room... pausing only to grab a utility kit and his phaser, then entering the C&C's lift, punching in what he hopes is the level for the Klingon area::

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::As he passes by him he leans in closer to the pilot:: CVO: You might wish to be aware that you are sitting at the control terminal of a disruptor cannon. You press that display there and you could overload the cannons, blowing a whole the size of your quarters out of the side of the station...::Lying through his teeth, he has no idea what the console is for::

Host General_Ranuck says:
<K G> Dallas:  General Ranuck ordered us too since power is down.

Host Laevon says:
::Arrives at C & C, and proceeds toward the CO's office. Presses the button which lets out the Dominion typical chime::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
XO: ::looks him square in the eye, and can easily tell, even if he wasn't a Betazoid, that he is being lied too:: Please don't insult me. ::adds, with just a touch of distaste:: Sir.

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
::looks up at the dim hall, as if just noticing::  K-Group: That's fine, but your work is done now. You can return to your barracks to do... whatever it is you do.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::inadvertently intercepts a thought from a crewmember...he dismisses it as "green syndrome"::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Sighs, and lets the tension fade from her shoulders... She expected some problems, but over something so...hears the chime:: Door: Enter!

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
<Derel'Ikal> ::snickers::

Host General_Ranuck says:
<K G> Dallas:  We have patrol... ::The Group walks away from Dallas::

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::He smiles and continues on:: CVO: See...you're learning already. Honestly I don't know where you're sitting, you could be controlling the stations power right now and we'd never know...::He smiles and continues checking with other officers::

Host Laevon says:
::Enters the room are out in a mock "bow" as he lets out his seemingly painted on smile:: CO: My Captain, you look so extravagant this morning, might I say?

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::arrives on level 1, getting off the lift and using his tricorder to try and localize the source of the power disruptions::

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
::feels his temper on the rise but tries to control it so he won't make things work:: K-Group: Stop, Right now!

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::nods, without saying another word as Hixxan continues on. Tyler doesn't like the guy, and he's only known him for about 20 minutes::

Host General_Ranuck says:
<K-Group> ::Turns to look at the small Ensign::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::did he just hear Dallas?::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::feels the tension return to her shoulders:: Laevon: Why thank your Laevon ::in an oily voice, then hardens:: What can I do for you.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::walking down the corridor, pressing various buttons on his tricorder::
Self: Hmm..

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
::looks at them hard for a long few moments, then glances at Malogh:: Malogh: It seems your people have no faith in you, Lieutenant. Apparently they feel you are not good enough to see that this section of the base is secure against incursion.

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
::looks back at the group:: K-Group: Isn't that what you think?

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::gets up all of a sudden...he missed Lambert when he walked out of the Captain's little office:: Self: jeeze Tyler pay better attention. ::gets in the lift and heads down after Lambert::

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
<Malogh> ::looks stung by the accusation::

Host General_Ranuck says:
<K-Group> ::Looks confused at the Ensign and then at Malogh::

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::He notes as the young Ensign departs from command and control and he picks up several PADDs and slowly marches towards the Captains office. After a brief pause he notes that the volume of conversation in the office is much lower then when the General was present, and he presses the chime::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::brings up the sensor status display screen::

Host Laevon says:
CO: I've noticed the situation with power, and I'm afraid that it has interfered with our current cloning process ... also, the temperature has decreased to such a degree that cloning may be dangerous for the subjects. ::Said as he walks by the CO's desk, gently running a white finger along it to see if any dust has gathered::

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
::presses on:: Malogh: I guess I should ask the General for someone your people actually respect. Someone they think is a cunning enough warrior to see to their security and to watch their backs so they would not have to fear the Jem'Hadar.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::arrives on level 1 and sees Lambert head around a corner. He hops off the lift before it stops moving and starts chasing him down the hall, shouting after him:: CEO: Hey Mr Lambert, you forgot me! ::moves his little legs faster until he catches up::

Host General_Ranuck says:
<K-Group>  ::Really confused now but not saying anything::

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
<Malogh> ::bares his teeth:: K-Group: Return to your Barracks! I will see to the security of this section personally.

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
<Derel> ::watches in silence::

Host General_Ranuck says:
<K-Group> ::Snaps to attention, Klingon Salute and then heads back to the Barracks::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::once he catches up he slows down and walks along beside him:: CEO: You've got me all day today...might as well stop trying to hide...

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Hears the damn chime again, beginning to hate that thing:: Door: Enter!  :Laevon: I am sorry that the power is still unstable.  Since this was your station before we arrived, perhaps your engineering types could make some suggestions and get thing working again?

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::He stands and waits for the chime to be answered. He reaches across to press the button again and pauses briefly before pressing the chime. He decides to wait a few more seconds, and upon hearing the Captain's holler he enters the room, waiting for the conversation to die down before fully entering::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
CVO Hamilton: I was going to contact you when I localized the source of the power trouble... I noticed you were busy with our new XO.

Host Laevon says:
CO: Your Starfleet personnel have been so insistent that they handle things their way, my personnel wouldn't even dream of interfering. ::Tilts his head with a smile dripping with sarcasm::

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
::watches the men go, nods at Malogh, then turns to Derel:: Derel'Ikal: I want you to enshroud and see if there are any of your people here.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
CEO: Pffft...he's an insulting little man that one...

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::checks status of sensor equipment...radar, lidar, etc...most everything in operational:: 

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
<Derel> ::chiseled face frowns:: CSEC: To what end?

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::Grits his teeth at the Vorta's comment about Starfleet Engineers. He stands at attention and waits to be addressed by the Captain before continuing:: Self: If you hadn't been so damned annoying the Klingons never would have gotten into this little situation with you...Vorta...::He is glad he holds back the urge to speak out loud::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
CEO: You know what he told me? He told me I was sitting at the disruptor controls, or something like that, and that I was about to blow a whole in the side of the base. Even though he had no idea where it was I was sitting! ::continues on like a valley girl::

Host Laevon says:
::Notes the XO's arrival:: XO: Mr. Hickan.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::raises an eye brow::
CVO Hamilton: He is also our superior officer, and we must treat him with respect.
::looks closer at the tricorder::
I think I found the main power relay junction.

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::Again, he resists the urge to correct the obnoxious Vorta and nods to him politely::

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
Derel: You know the conditions of this arrangement. When you are on duty your job is to assist in keeping the peace. You will patrol enshrouded with Lieutenant Malogh. If you find any of your people here, you will assist him in escorting them out. ::glares at Malogh:: Without incident.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
CEO: I know I know...I think respect should be earned though, and that man right there is a perfect example of why. ::looks at where he's pointing::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::gives up with the Jem'Hadar interface, and gets up:: Self: I need to find something else to do...

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Finds the Vorta's tone more infuriating than the Generals:: Laevon: Interference?  Really Laevon... I hardly would call it interference when I am sure the .... order?  suggestion?  for any delays or incomplete repairs would only come from the top...

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
::looks at them both:: Derel/Malogh: Eleventh, Lieutenant. ::leaves them to do the job and heads back toward the security office to look for Ranuck::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Vorta: What ever the case may be... Get your people working with Lt Lambert, and lets get this station operational again

Host Laevon says:
::Raises hands:: CO: Whatever you wish, my dear Captain. Right away. ::He nods a pleasant smile at both of them, and exits::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::holsters his tricorder and works to remove the panel from the wall, carefully::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Totally confused as to why Laevon even came to her office...:: XO: What am I going to do with him?

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
CO: Quite a lovable fellow isn't he? ::Said between grit teeth as he approaches the Captain's desk::

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
::taps his badge as he walks the channels:: *XO*: Dallas to Commander Hixxan.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
CEO: So, what exactly is it we're doing with this thing?

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
CO: Kill him? ::Said with a joking smile as he taps him comm badge:: *CSEC*: Commander Hixxan here, what is it Ensign Dallas?

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
CVO Hamilton: Get the power back online.. as soon as safely possible. My ribs can't take any more punishment...

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
*XO*: Commander, Captain Thelsh ordered me to meet with General Ranuck this morning but I've been tied up dealing with something down here. Would you happen to know where the General is?

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::stands back and watches as Lambert gets down and digs into the mess of wires and stuff:: CEO: Ok... ::tilts his head to the side:: So...what do you want me to do?

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::He tries to recall and record of the General's schedule and glances down at his PADD with a sigh:: *CSEC*: Not at the exact moment, however the General just left the Captain's office. I believe he had intended on checking on the Klingon sections of the station...if you could contact Lieutenant Jadahn he may be more helpful in your search Ensign.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::carefully reattaches two power relays, then gets out his tricorder::
CVO Hamilton: Reconnect a power relay when I give you the word.. I don't want to overload the relays with too much power, so I'll monitor the power flow.

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
*XO*: Aye sir. Dallas out. ::taps his badge off, and then on again::

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
*CBO*: Dallas to Jadahn.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
XO: Not a bad suggestion... though I doubt it would look good on our records...

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::He taps his badge to close the signal and turns to the Captain:: CO: My apologies...::He motions to a chair on the far side of the desk opposite the Captain:: CO: May I ma'am?

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
CEO: Ok... ::gets down on his hands and knees and looks at the mess of wires, then back up:: CEO: Umm...which ones are those?

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
*CSEC* Jadahn here, what's up?

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
*CBO*: I'm looking for General Ranuck, Lieutenant. Commander Hixxan thought you could help.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
XO: Please ::indicates the overlarge chair of the former Overseer, which now is now used for guests::  XO: How are the repairs coming?

Host General_Ranuck says:
::Sitting in the "big" chair in Security seeing what the Ensign has been doing::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::tries not to sigh too loudly and points::
Hamilton: Those wires are the power relays. They connect there. The other wires... I don't think are important. Reconnect the third and fourth relay now.

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::He pulls up the chair and sits down, placing three separate PADDs on the surface of the Captain's desk:: CO: I'm sure the General would love to take our Vorta friend of our hands...::He smiles and gets on with the reports::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::moves back to her own chair, nice and SF issue, and doesn’t make her look like a child in the grownup's chair::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
CEO: Ok.. ::connects the two together:: Heh... I never could keep our technology straight at the Academy...figures it'd be a Dominion base I get sent to eh?

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::Picks up one of the PADDs he hands it over to the Captain and reads off minor details from memory:: CO: Quartermaster reports that supplies are at 35% of expected norms until our next shipment three days from now. Repairs are continuing three hours behind schedule due to minor power failures on levels 3, 7 and 12 however teams are assigned.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Goes over the reports with the XO::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
XO: What’s this about damage to one of the ATWV?  How did that happen?

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
*CSEC* Okay, General Ranuck is...well, he's in Security.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::points to a small note on the bottom of one PADD::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::monitoring the power flow, not even listening to Hamilton::
CVO Hamilton: I am going to follow the flow of the power down this corridor.. reconnect another relay in 20 seconds, then another 10 seconds later.

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
::stops mid-stride in the hall and exhales angrily:: *CBO*: Are you sure, Lieutenant?

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
CEO: Will do... ::counts out loud:: One, two, three...

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::He smiles at the mention of the Wheeled Vehicles. He looks down at the third of three PADDs and hands it over:: CO: Records show that Ensign Hamilton went for a...test ride...he appears to be eager for experimentation Captain...

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Looks over the stuff the XO is reciting::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::continuing:: Eighteen, Nineteen.. ::connects the second set of wires, and starts over again:: One, two...

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
*CSEC* Hmmm....yes, rather sure.  Better hurry, Dallas.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
XO: Eager... Yes... That is the word for it... Though I can think up a few more...

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::pressing buttons on the tricorder, following the power flow in the walls::
Self: Hmm.. the flow seems to stop here.. ::works on getting this panel off::

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
*CBO*: I will, thanks. Dallas out. ::closes the comm and lengthens his stride across the Atrium::

Host General_Ranuck says:
::Stands up and walks over to the recently fixed main station grid to examine personnel movement::

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::He slides the last PADD across the metal surface of the desk without the slightest sound:: CO: The final PADD is this weeks duty roster and repair schedule. Ensign Dallas has been very helpful in arranging a security roster and I have worked with Lieutenant Lambert on arranging a rotating schedule for our Starfleet Engineers...

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::continuing:: Nine, ten. ::connects the other set, then calls down the hall:: CEO: There ya go Mister Lambert, all done.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
XO: As for the rest... We are going to be on a 'shoe string' budget for a while.  It is taking us longer to get the power stable than I thought it would... Without steady power, we dont dare risk the replicators.

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
CO: ...we'll have these kids used to this planet's rotation in now time. ::He smiles::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::forces the wall panel open, setting it down on the ground carefully before looking inside::

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
::moving almost fast enough to hit the doors before they can open as he enters the security office and makes his way to his own office::

CSEC_Ensign_Dallas says:
::stops just inside office, the door closing behind him:: Ranuck: What are you doing here, General?

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
XO: Use the supplies as needed, just remind everyone not to be wasteful.  We will have to make repairs as best we can until we get a good power, and steady supply drops.

Host General_Ranuck says:
::Turns and sees the young Ensign::

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
CO: I agree completely...with the Engineers unsure about our system compatibility we would be in serious risk of an overload in the power grid that could not only destroy the replicator system, but collapse a section of the energy grid...ma'am...

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Checks out Ranuck’s location again...still in Security...and Dallas should be there by now...::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::sees the source of the power problems... for this section anyway::

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
CO: Understood Captain...::He nods and places the data into one of his PADDs for future reference, making a note to speak to Laevon about his knowledge of Jem’Hadar tech::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::looks over the schedules:: XO: These look good.  Keep it up, but be ready to eval the interaction s of our 'allies'

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

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