MISSION PROLOGUE: Abertura Station has been rocked by an explosion, caused by an internal power surge.  The subsystems affected are unknown, as they are a Dominion off-limits area.  What lies behind the Jem'Hadar blockade?  What are they keeping secret?

A Call To Duty Proudly Presents:
	ABERTURA STATION, Stardate 10403.10, "Explosive Decisions, Part 2"

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
	First Yokati'Clon, played by Mike Jones
	Laevon, played by Mike Jones
	Syarta, played by Mike Jones
	Medical Officer Luca, played by Jules Lucas

Managed by Karriaunna Scotti and Christopher Dickinson

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XO_Azhure says:
@::With Syarta wondering if they would hear anything, but more concerned with what he had just told her.::
MO_Luca says:
Silver: I think we need to stop here.  :: reaches up and taps his commbadge ::
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::paces around the command center::
CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
::Arrives in the Command Center::
CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Works at his console... getting shut out at every turn::  CO: I still can't tell what's been affected.  I've always assumed that area was storage, or dead space... which is why I couldn't scan it.
Chief_Silver says:
::Staring at the Jem'Hadar:: Yokati'Clon: Yokati, what's going on? We're here to help.
CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
CO: Ensign Deegan reporting for duty, sir.
XO_Azhure says:
@::Leans back against a post, considering the potential problem.::
Syarta says:
@ ::Watches as the Ferengi activate the recording device as the boat slows to a halt, scanning the oceans below::
MO_Luca says:
*CO* Captain, we are being halted by Jem'Hadar sentries.
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::frowns:: *MO*: And there explanation?  CVO: Someone get the Vorta...
XO_Azhure says:
@::Quietly::  Syarta:  You of course know your people best.  Do you have a suggestion that might ease any potential situation?
MO_Luca says:
*CO* I don't have one from them yet Sir.  I'm a doctor not an interrogations expert.
CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
CO: Laevon, sir? Any idea where he is?
Syarta says:
@ XO: Are you referring to my fears about your crewmembers?
Yokati'Clon says:
Silver / MO: We are on orders to not allow anyone to enter.
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::taps commbadge:: CVO: Maybe someone does... *Computer*: Where is Laevon?
MO_Luca says:
Yokati'Clon:  Who orders?
XO_Azhure says:
@Syarta:  Yes.
Yokati'Clon says:
MO: Orders by the Vorta.
MO_Luca says:
Yokati'Clon:  I see, and since when is the Vorta in charge of this installation?
Syarta says:
@ XO: It is only my personal fears, however, perhaps I could get a chance to speak with your Captain?
MO_Luca says:
*CO* Sir, they say that the Vorta ordered it.
XO_Azhure says:
@::nods::  Syarta:  He is a good man.  But he is not one that practices... diplomacy.
Yokati'Clon says:
MO: This section falls under Dominion operation.
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
CVO: Khest!!!  Take over here....     *Laevon*: This is M'tor... Meet me on sublevel 5..... IMMEDIATELY !  ::heads for the turbolift::
MO_Luca says:
Yokati'Clon:  Is that so....well, my concern is with wounded people not what section they are in.
Computer says:
CO: Laevon is located on sub-level five.
Laevon says:
*CO* I am already present, Captain.
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::rolls eyes:: Self:: Of course he is....
Yokati'Clon says:
MO: There are no wounded.
Syarta says:
@ XO: I'm afraid he may have to learn how to if he's to run this station ...
Chief_Silver says:
::Crosses arms, and leans against a bulkhead, listening to the MO & Yokati::
MO_Luca says:
Yokati'Clon:  Are there any dead?
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::exits on sublevel 5:: *Laevon*: Then... meet me at the gates.... where the Jem'Hadar are... with an explanation.
XO_Azhure says:
@Syarta:  You know how your leaders use people for handling or relaying things to others?
Laevon says:
*CO* Captain, I think it would benefit us both not to speak in front of the Jem'Hadar about this. Proceed to the entrance, you will be permitted through. But you alone.
Daimon_Tog says:
@::Comes out of nowhere, holding his PADD::  XO: Amazing, truly amazing.
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::approaches the Jem'Hadar and nods:: Yokati'Clon: Well met First.... *Laevon*: If you wish... Yokati'Clon: Seems I am permitted to enter?
Syarta says:
@ XO: The High Echelons? Yes.
CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Walks around the C&C, giving up::  CVO: How are you doing, Chief?
Yokati'Clon says:
CO: Well met, Captain. You are permitted to enter. ::Gestures::
CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
CSEC: A bit confused, and you Lieutenant?
CSec_Lt_Powers says:
CVO: Frustrated.
XO_Azhure says:
@Syarta: Consider the station situation along those alignments.  The captain gives the orders and I am the go between.  If we work through that mechanic, there should be no problem and people in general should be happy.
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
MO/Silver: Mind the store....  ::crosses the invisible barrier set be the Jem'hadar and looks for the Vorta::
Laevon says:
::Stands in the scorched and shattered remains of what appeared to be some sort of small production facility. A peculiar smell fills the air::
MO_Luca says:
Silver: If you don't mind, I need to get back to sickbay.  At least there, I'm needed.  :: huffs off towards sickbay ::
Syarta says:
@ XO: Fair enough, Commander. ::Looks at the Ferengi::
Chief_Silver says:
MO: Hey, don't go off too angr -- ::Sighs as the MO exits::
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::yells: *Laevon*: I despise wondering.... where are you Laevon?
Laevon says:
::Quirks ears and turns to the CO who isn't standing that far off:: CO: Lower your voice, Klingon.
XO_Azhure says:
@::Smiles::  Syarta:  Good.  Now... to help one Ferengi go home.  ::Looks at him::  I am curious.  Why did the counsel agree to his coming?  When I asked, the discussed it quietly among themselves but gave no reasoning.
Syarta says:
@ XO: The High Echelons are interested in establishing trade with as many major powers out there as possible. The Ferengi are well known for their trade.
XO_Azhure says:
@Syarta:  I had thought they wanted to limit contact.  Or is that only one small faction?
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
Laevon: I will yell if I am so inclined.... you will explain now.... or .... I will become... irritated.
Syarta says:
@ XO: There are some out there who ... feel we should keep to ourselves. But they are in the minority.
Laevon says:
::Eyebrow raises in best Vulcan imitation:: CO: Are you ever not irritated?
XO_Azhure says:
@Syarta:  But I can understand them and don't blame them.

@ ACTION: The Ferengi device starts to beep, it's sensors picking up on the inputted life signs of the Mohan whale.

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
Laevon: Save the .............::looks for the words:: "Small talk" ..... Explain.... now.
Syarta says:
@ XO: Yes ... although they have no stated why exactly they're against expanding beyond our world. It is quite a peculiar situation ... ::Stops at the sound of the beeping coming from the Ferengi device::
XO_Azhure says:
@::Her eyes roam toward Daimon Tog and his continued interest in his PADD.::
Laevon says:
CO: All right, let me put this as simply as possible so you can understand ... we have run out of ketracel white, our reproduction facility has been destroyed and cannot be repaired ... the likelihood of getting a shipment soon are slim to none. In a short amount of time we are going to have a full contingent of rabid vicious Jem'Hadar.
XO_Azhure says:
@Syarta:  When you introduce the outside, you must be willing to accept the inevitable changes.
Host General_Ranuck says:
::Wanders into the C&C::
Syarta says:
@ XO: It seems we have found some Mohan whale.
CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Looks up from the operations table::  Gen: General.  Come to watch the excitement?
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::thinks for a moment:: Laevon: So we have three possibilities.... get more white... Get the Jem'Hadar off the station... or Kill them?
XO_Azhure says:
@::Glances up at the increasing winds.:: Syarta:  I am glad and yet will be saddened when this assignment is over.  I have enjoyed the peace of the oceans.
CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
CSEC: Lieutenant, permission to proceed to the medical bay?
CSec_Lt_Powers says:
CVO: If you feel you will be better used there.
Laevon says:
CO: One, actually. It is impossible to get more white ... sending the Jem'Hadar away would only doom others to certain death, unless of course you'd like to be responsible for that ... no, we must kill them. All of them. Including Yokati. ::Seems oddly happy at that idea::
Host General_Ranuck says:
CSec: I came to see why I was awoken.  Where's that Captain of yours?
CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
CSEC: Well, I figured I'd get a physical in ... never got around to reporting to the Doctor.
XO_Azhure says:
@::Walks over to join the Ferengi:  Daimon Tog:  Are you getting what you wanted?

@ ACTION: Familiar whale sounds start to filter through the Ferengi device ... then suddenly they form words ... "Hello"

Daimon_Tog says:
@XO: Yes, I got... ::Stops suddenly::
Syarta says:
@ ::Looks puzzled at the speech that comes through the recording device::
XO_Azhure says:
@::Blinks::  Syarta:  I was not aware your whales were verbal, though perhaps I should not be too surprised.
CSec_Lt_Powers says:
CVO: Very well.  Enjoy.
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::stares blankly at a wall:: Laevon: What is the earliest before some white can arrive? ::remembers a past mission with a virus:: I believe I have a fourth alternative.
CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
::Exits the CC, heading for the medical bay with a song in his head. However, Deegan does not whistle. No sir, no music passes those lips::
Syarta says:
@ ::Looks quite puzzled:: XO: Neither was I.
XO_Azhure says:
@Syarta:  Have you ever used a translator with them?
Laevon says:
CO: If I can get in contact with my superiors, at the earliest three weeks ...
Syarta says:
@ XO: It was never in our intentions to.
Daimon_Tog says:
::Decides to ignore the speech, and continues to simply record::
XO_Azhure says:
@Syarta:  Whales are an intelligent species.  It would appear you get to be the first to speak with them.

@ ACTION: The whale sounds come through again ... and translate ... "Why?"

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
Laevon: Do it... now... ::taps his commbadge:: *Yokati'Clon*: First... I require your presence.
MO_Luca says:
:: arrives back in sickbay mumbling to himself :: Self:  Stupid people, I just hate stupid people...and what does the Captain think I am??  I'm a Doctor for petesake!!!
XO_Azhure says:
@::Moves over to the railing to look down at the behemoth::
Yokati'Clon says:
::Enters the production facility, takes a sniff of the air, does not look surprised:: CO: Captain.
Laevon says:
::Looks quite livid with the CO:: CO: What are you doing ...
CMO_Jules says:
:: looks up from her desk :: Luca:  What are you mumbling about?

@ ACTION: Three luminiscent aqua colored whales look up at the Commander, as if noting her appearance at the rail.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
::Enters into the medical bay, calls out:: Hello?
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
Laevon: What I need to do... Yokati'Clon: You need to be made aware of something.
Daimon_Tog says:
@::Looks back and forth between Syarta and the XO::  Syarta/XO: What are they doing?
CMO_Jules says:
:: looks up :: Luca:  You wait right there.  CVO:  What do you want?
XO_Azhure says:
@Whales:  Greetings.
Syarta says:
@ Tog: You tell us.

@ ACTION: "Greetings," the whales seemingly respond through the recorder / translator. As if hearing the XO.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
CMO: I was looking to get a physical, Doctor ... if that is okay with you.
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
Yokati'Clon: The Vorta tells me the ketracel white in production has been destroyed... and there is a delay of 3 weeks before more can arrive.... I have an insane idea to save your lives... it will require some trust.
XO_Azhure says:
@Whales:  We have come to record your lovely speech which is mere song to us.  I do hope you don't mind.
CMO_Jules says:
CVO:  Very well Ensign.  Luca:  You will explain yourself when I get done with this physical.
CMO_Jules says:
CVO:  Over here.  :: indicates the biobed ::
Yokati'Clon says:
::For a moment it appears as if surprise and shock would appear on her face, but it does not:: CO: I see.
MO_Luca says:
CMO:  Aye Sir.
CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
::Walks over to the bio-bed, and takes a seat::
Laevon says:
CO: Captain, you know what has to be done. ::Glares daggers at him::

@ ACTION: "Do you come from the Provider?"

Syarta says:
@ ::Looks at the XO who is somehow communicating with the whales::
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::ignores the Vorta:: Yokati'Clon: The transporters... you can all be put in stasis for the duration... I shall see to it personally and you have my word that all precautions will be put in place to save all lives.
CMO_Jules says:
CVO:  Lay back....please.  :: the please seems added as an afterthought ::
CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
::Looks puzzled, and lays down:: CMO: Are you all right, Doctor?
Yokati'Clon says:
CO: That is up to the Vorta, Captain.
CMO_Jules says:
CVO:  I am fine Ensign.  Why?
XO_Azhure says:
@::Considers:: Whales:  Everyone has their belief along that line.  What are yours?
CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
CMO: Well, forgive me if I am insulting your bedside manner ... but you seem distracted and / or troubled.
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
Yokati'Clon: The Vorta says your lives are forfeit.... I choose to think differently.... Laevon: I remember a former XO killed your previous incarnation.... with the cloning facility gone do you have another you ready to be released?

@ ACTION: "Beliefs? We do not understand. Do you come from the Provider? Who provided us speech?"

CMO_Jules says:
CVO:  Unfortunately for you, I wasn't good with bedside manners.  Few Klingons are.
Laevon says:
CO: Don't challenge me, Captain. The Jem'Hadar are engineered to obey me ...
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
Laevon: Then order them............  to LIVE !
CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
CMO: I see.
XO_Azhure says:
@Whale:  You have always had speech.  But with the help of... something special, you can now understand me and I you.  Yes.  I come from the Provider as does all life.
Laevon says:
CO: Their lives are forfeit, Captain. I have found this group ... ::Mostly indicating Yokati:: ... to be deficient anyway.
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::smiles:: Laevon: If you think the cloning facilities are still in operation..... remember... I am a former engineer.
Laevon says:
CO: And if you think you properly understand Dominion technology, Captain ... ::Smiles::
CMO_Jules says:
:: looks at the readings coming from the bio bed ::  CVO:  Ok, lets give you a little physical work and then check your readings again.  :: walks over and points at another area with a flat surface and 2 protrusions coming from the wall to put your feet, kind of like a weird inverted Stairmaster ::
CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
::Lies there letting the physical go on::
CMO_Jules says:
CVO:  If you would please come and exert yourself for a few minutes Ensign?
CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
::Stands up, and walks over to where the Doctor indicates:: CMO: Aye, Doctor. ::Stands on the protrusions::
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::smiles:: Laevon: You would be surprised what a few placed explosives can fix.... but enough of threats.... and posturing.... we shall accomplish nothing... Yokati'Clon: I am told that you are already dead... that is admirable... The Vorta is correct... we can kill you as ordered... I CHOOSE to think differently. I offer an alternative. Laevon: I ask you to choose differently.... 
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
Laevon: You may kill them....  later.... but not on my watch.
Laevon says:
::Stares at the CO:: CO: Fine. Disassemble them, do what you wish.
CMO_Jules says:
CVO:  Now walk as you normally would, but in place, the machine will speed up at intervals until you tell me to stop.
CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
::Begins walking as instructed::
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
Yokati'Clon: I shall be certain that all precautions are taken ::looks to the Vorta:: All !
Laevon says:
::Isn't phased by the Captain's scream::
Yokati'Clon says:
CO: If the Vorta permits it, do what you intend, Captain. ::Doesn't look phased by it::

@ ACTION: "The Provider did not make us. The Provider is younger than us. It has made us different. You say you come from it?"

XO_Azhure says:
::Patiently waits to see what the whales will respond with.::
CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
::The machine begins to speed up so he speeds up his pace to keep up::
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
Yokati'Clon: A simple question.... If I may... What is YOUR opinion on the matter.? Not the Vorta's...
CMO_Jules says:
CVO:  Doing alright?
XO_Azhure says:
@::Considers::  Whales:  I believe we are talking about two different things.  If you will tell me more, I will be able to understand and perhaps explain better.
Syarta says:
@ ::Wonders who this "Provider" is they speak of ... and wonders why that term of speech seems so familiar ... ::
XO_Azhure says:
@::Eyes the waters, wanting to join them there, but she would need a modified recorder to be able to do that.::
Yokati'Clon says:
::At first she looks like a normal Jem'Hadar, simply at attention ... not intending to say anything, but then her gray scaly lips part in contemplation. She is the oldest Jem’Hadar onboard, and a unique one at that:: CO: My assignment here on Hais has been one of ... difference. I've come here to do that which I was not bred to do.
Yokati'Clon says:
CO: If I am to be ended, then so be it. But if not ... then avoiding that death is ...
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::nods and waits::
Yokati'Clon says:
::Looks at Laevon, and chooses not to finish::
Laevon says:
::A look of grave concern is on his face::
CMO_Jules says:
:: watches as the machine speeds up again. ::
Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
Yokati'Clon: Find a way to serve... and serve... well.

@ ACTION: "We speak with the land. The Provider. It has gifted us with speech. With hearing. Yet no one can understand. Not until now."

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
::Tries to keep up::

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