MISSION PROLOGUE: Day 302 of the Starfleet Occupation of AR-439, also known as Abertura Station.  Commander Azhure has spent three days with Daimon Tog, looking for the whales the Ferengi wanted to survey, with no luck.  Various sonar readings, but none of the creatures themselves.  Meanwhile, on Abertura itself, the Corps of Engineers have taken this slow down time to continue upgrades to the station.

A Call To Duty Proudly Presents:
	ABERTURA STATION, Stardate 10403.03, "Explosive Decisions, Part 1"

Crew:
Commanding Officer: Captain M'Tor, played by Gilles Leger
Executive Officer: Commander Azhure, played by Karriaunna Scotti
Chief of Security: Lieutenant Bill Powers, played by Christopher Dickinson
Chief Medical Officer: Lieutenant Junior Grade Jules, played by Julie Lucas
Chief of Vehicular Operations: Ensign Deegan, played by Mike Jones

Missing In Action:
	Chief of Base Operations: Lieutenant Mrlr, played by Beth Kelley

With Special Appearances By:
	Daimon Tog, played by Christopher Dickinson
	Chief Jennifer Silver, played by Mike Jones
	Laevon, played by Mike Jones
	Second Nalan'Lakor, played by Mike Jones
	Syarta, played by Mike Jones
	Operations Officer H'lo, played by Gilles Leger
	Medical Officer Luca, played by Jules Lucas

Managed by Karriaunna Scotti and Christopher Dickinson

<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>

XO_Azhure says:
@::Up in the crows nest, enjoying the wind, her skin a nice brown.::
CMO_Ltjg_Jules says:
:: In sickbay ::
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::exits the turbolift in operations::
CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Standing around C&C::  CO: Commander.
Host Syarta says:
@ ::Onboard the boat, speaking with some of his Haisian engineers::
CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
::Checking out the craft in the hangar::
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::looks up:: CSec: Last time I checked someone promoted me to Captain but I forget at times as well... what is it Mr. Powers?
CSec_Lt_Powers says:
CO: You're still a station 'Commander.'  You wanna be called 'Captain'.. ::shrugs::  And nothing.  Just saying hi.
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::grunts:: CSec: "What do you want? " is Klingon for Hi ::chuckles::
CSec_Lt_Powers says:
CO: Glad to see your Klingon side is back.  Heard from the Commander lately?
XO_Azhure says:
@::Looks down at the deck below to see Syarta::
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
CSEC: I was just about to verify attempt to contact her and see how many passes the Ferengi made and if she had to break anything. Though it is not her style...
Host Laevon says:
::Arrives in Command & Control::
CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Rolls eyes::  Laevon: Vorta.
Host Laevon says:
CSEC: I'm sorry Lieutenant, did you utter something?
Host Daimon_Tog says:
@::Comes out of nowhere holding a PADD::  Syarta: They were supposed to be here!
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
OPS: Contact Commander Azhure.... let's see if she is seasick yet.
Host Syarta says:
@Tog: Pardon?
XO_Azhure says:
@::Her eyes search for Daimon Tog and spies him coming upon Syarta.  Keeps quiet.::
CSec_Lt_Powers says:
Laevon: Glad to see you crawled out of the bowels of the station to grace us with your presence today
Host Daimon_Tog says:
@Syarta: The whales!  I am rapidly loosing profit.
Host OPS_H'lo says:
CO: Aye Sir. ::opens a hailing frequency to Commander Azhure:: *XO*: Abertura to Commander Azhure.
XO_Azhure says:
@::Taps her commbadge::  *OPS*:  Azhure here.
Host Laevon says:
CSEC: I hardly relate grace with Starfleet canon fodder, Lieutenant. Don't you have some innocent alien to slaughter or something along those lines?
Host OPS_ H'lo says:
CO: for you Sir....
CSec_Lt_Powers says:
Laevon: Well, you're here - volunteering?
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
*XO*: Commander... enjoying your vacation?
XO_Azhure says:
@*CO*:  As long as I remain in the crows nest... it is lovely.
CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
::Begins to work on one of the aero-shuttles::
Host Laevon says:
::Grins:: CSEC: I never said I was an innocent, Lieutenant. ::Turns to the CO:: CO: Captain.
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
*XO*: Careful, the Ferengi may climb up to get you. Laevon: Yes?
Host Syarta says:
@ Tog: We are almost at the point where they are usually common to be found. You have no worries.
Host Daimon_Tog says:
@::Grumbles and goes back below::
XO_Azhure says:
@::Chuckles::  *CO*:  He is terrified of heights, not to mention, this nest is meant for one...  ::Reconsiders as an image of Bill comes to mind and smiles.::  Don't tell me you are missing me?
CMO_Ltjg_Jules says:
:: leaves sickbay and heads for C & C ::
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
*XO*: Always.... just checking to be certain you are safe.
CMO_Ltjg_Jules says:
:: enters C & C and looks around ::
Host Laevon says:
::Waits while the Captain speaks. Has a strong distaste for this Klingon ... misses the ever pleasant to look at Andorian::
XO_Azhure says:
@::Chuckles::  *CO*:  I am glad to hear how indispensable I am to you.  We should be coming up on the area they have been sighted before.
Host Syarta says:
@ ::Watches Tog storm off. Is not too fond of the Ferengi. Turns and sees the XO. Walks over, allowing her to speak::
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
*XO*: Don't stay away for too long... Abertura out....   Laevon: What do you want?
CMO_Ltjg_Jules says:
:: walks over to the Captain ::
Host Laevon says:
::Looks hurt at the tone:: CO: Why Captain, that's no way to speak to a fellow peer on this station ...

ACTION: An explosion is heard below decks, and moments later the C&C jars slightly.  The station goes to Alpha Alert automatically.

XO_Azhure says:
@:: Debates how long too long is... five years?  After all, she was El-Aurian.  Seeing Syarta approach the mast, decides to join him and climbs down.:
Host Laevon says:
::Looks surprised and momentarily fearful::
CMO_Ltjg_Jules says:
:: looks around and runs back to sickbay, knowing that there will be injuries ::
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
Laevon: I was being polite... CSEC: What in Kahless' name was that?
CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Shoves down a curse and runs to his console::  CO: Explosion reported below decks... readings coming in now...
Host Chief_Silver says:
*C & C*: Captain, this is Chief Silver, we had a large power surge down here!
Host CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
::Feels the explosion in the hangar:: Hmmm?
XO_Azhure says:
@::Agilely making it down, jumps the half meter.::  Syarta:  You look... unhappy.
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
*Silver*: What is the cause and do you require assistance?
Host Syarta says:
@ XO: The Ferengi is ... frustrating.
CMO_Ltjg_Jules says:
:: arrives in sickbay :: All: We will be having incoming wounded after that explosion.  Let's get prepared.
Host Chief_Silver says:
*C & C* We're already dispatching a repair team. We were trying to upgrade some systems ... but the Starfleet interaction with Dominion tech. didn't compute. There was a power flare. It hit somewhere on sub-level five.
XO_Azhure says:
@::Smiles and looks off into the horizon.::  Syarta:  He is if you let him be.  You are always welcome to share the crows nest.  ::Looks back at him.::  I assume we will not be out here much longer.  I know I have enjoyed being at sea again.
Host Laevon says:
::Suddenly looks a lot more pale than usual at the mention of sub-level five::
CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Has Base Operations divert power around those affected sectors::
Host Syarta says:
@ XO: I assume not.
CMO_Ltjg_Jules says:
:: looks around :: Ens Luca:  You take a medical team down there and set up a triage.
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
*Silver*: I am not surprised.... I am surprised we are sometimes still alive and that this station did not explode. Do you need medical assistance? I believe I saw the doctor running there or sickbay?
MO_Ens_Luca says:
CMO:  Yes Doctor.  :: takes 4 others and heads down to set up triage ::
Host Chief_Silver says:
*CO* None of my team are injured as far as I know.
Host Laevon says:
CO: Captain, I should be going ... ::Makes a bee-line for the lift::
CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Notices Laevon's look::  *Silver*: Chief Silver.. what systems were affected?
XO_Azhure says:
@::Looks carefully at the man::  Syarta:  You are free to return back to your work.  I have enjoyed your company, but I do not want you either unhappy or tied down.
Host Chief_Silver says:
*CSEC* Unknown, Mr. Powers. That's a Dominion "no touching" region. Surprised the flare hit that space specifically.
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
Laveon: You might be of more assistance to Chief Silver and the her teams.
MO_Ens_Luca says:
:: arrives where the explosion took place and begins to set up a triage area then finds Chief Silver ::
Host Syarta says:
@ XO: I've instructed the Captain of the boat to slow us down. This is a known region of Mohan activity. The recording devices should be activated momentarily, if you would like to listen for anything that's picked up ...
Host Laevon says:
CO: I'll take care of it. ::Disappears into the lift::
Host Chief_Silver says:
Luca: Howdy. We all seem to be fine ... but if you want to come along ... ::Begins to head for where the flare caused the explosion::
CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Turns to the second::  Nalan'Lakor: Second, what's down there?
Host Nalan'Lakor says:
CSEC: I am not authorized to give that information.
XO_Azhure says:
@ ::Looks at him a moment more, her smile returning.::  Syarta:  I would not miss it.
CSec_Lt_Powers says:
Nalan'Lakor: Second, that is an order from a superior.
Host Syarta says:
@ ::Smiles and offers his arm to escort her::
CMO_Ltjg_Jules says:
:: nods :: Silver:  I'd like to tag along.  We have a triage unit set up, just in case.
Host Nalan'Lakor says:
::Simply stares at the CSEC:: CSEC: The Jem'Hadar do not follow Starfleet orders. ::Said matter of factly::
Host Chief_Silver says:
Luca: Very efficient. Let's go. ::Begins to walk down the corridor, brushing a strand of her blonde hair out of her face::
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::growls:: No one in particular: I say we just blow up the station and put a new Starfleet equipment... ::mumbles::
XO_Azhure says:
@::Slips her hand around his arm and follows him.::
MO_Ens_Luca says:
:: nods and follows ::
Host Syarta says:
@ XO: I must say ... I'm somewhat at a loss about certain things, Commander ...
Host CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
*C & C* Command, this is Ensign Deegan. I felt an explosion a few moments ago. Is everything all right?
XO_Azhure says:
@Syarta:  How is that?
Host Syarta says:
@ XO: Not that the High Echelons feel the same way, but many of these new personnel onboard ... they are different than the past crew. They do not seem to share a belief that Starfleet should be here on Hais.
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
*CVO*: Chief Silver is I hope handling it.... report to the C&C in case things go from bad to worse.
Host CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
*CO* Aye, sir.
Host CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
::Gives some orders to those in the hangar, exits, and heads to the nearest lift::
Host Chief_Silver says:
::The corridor that she leads her team and Luca down seems fine ... until they reach a scorched area around a somewhat ajar door. It seems unguarded::
XO_Azhure says:
@::Raises an eyebrow::  Syarta:  They have been ever polite with me.  I know they are not happy with the Ferengi, but technically, he is not Starfleet.
MO_Ens_Luca says:
:: looks for injured ::
Host Syarta says:
@ XO: Just an impression I've gotten.
Host Yokati'Clon says:
::Suddenly de-shrouds with two Jem'Hadar sisters in front of Silver and Luca:: Chief/MO: Halt.
XO_Azhure says:
@::Stops him::  Syarta:  It is something I have done?
Host Syarta says:
@ XO: No, not you. From the Captain, some of the others ... it seems to be a Starfleet / Klingon sentimentality. Maybe too much has happened ...

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