Host Brett says:
<<<<Begin Mission  "Conquest's Tools">>>>

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
::stands back near the relatively new MSD, hands clasped behind his back, reading repair reports on the Engineering Console::

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
::ships off the final casualty report to the captain, then goes back into the lab area of sickbay::

Host CO_Captain_Randolph says:
::Walking around the bridge with his hands behind his back, pacing in silence::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::completes the finishing touches to his new therapy space then heads to the bridge::

TO_LtJG_Pierce says:
::Drags herself out of bed after the Computer wakes her up::

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
::the lab was nearly levelled during the attack and is currently being repaired::

TO_LtJG_Pierce says:
::Smacks her mouth a few times while stumbling towards the wash area and mumbling a few incoherant words::

Host Brett says:
Action:  Duty OPS reports an incoming message from Starfleet Command for the Captain.

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
<Ens. Tolliver>  XO:  You asked for our ETA to Starbase 24, sir?

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
Tolliver:  Aye....

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
<Toliver>  XO:  At current speed, two days.

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
Tolliver:  Thank you Ensign.

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
<OPS Yamoto>  XO:  Sir...incommission message for Captain Randolph.

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
::looks over at the CO::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::arrives on the bridge and seeks current officer in charge of the bridge::

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
<Kate>~~Wolfe: Any word from the Admiral about retiring my commission?~~

Host CO_Captain_Randolph says:
::Turns and looks at the OPS officer on duty:: OPS:  Route it to my Ready Room.  XO:  Commander Wolfe, you have the bridge.  ::turns and walks to the entrance of his RR::

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
::stops and looses focus a second before coming back::  CO:  Aye, Captain.
<Yamoto>  ::routes the transmission::

TO_LtJG_Pierce says:
::Completes the morning hygiene routine and dons her uniform::

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
<Kate> ::grins as she fiddles with the commbadge on her shirt::

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
~~Kate:  Not as of yet.  I will check again once I get a moment~~

Host CO_Captain_Randolph says:
::Enters the RR and sits behind the monitor on the desk.  He pushes the switch to recieve the message::  COMM:  This is Captain Randolph of the Claymore.

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
::turns and notices a new arrival::  ENS:  Can I help you, Ensign?

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
<Kate> ::mentally nods, then goes back to her work::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::begins to move his gloved hands, a soothing male voice emanates from the com badge he wears; though he does not move his mouth his facial expressions are emphatic::  XO:  Yes, sir, I wanted to introduce myself and say it is a pleasure to be here.

TO_LtJG_Pierce says:
::Drains some coffee then heads for the bridge::

Host Admiral_Kiel says:
COMM: CO: Captain, good to see you.  I am Admiral Elsa Kiel of Starbase 39-S, in the Arteline Sector.  I have new orders for you Captain.

Host CO_Captain_Randolph says:
COMM: Kiel:  ::smiles::  What are the orders Admiral.

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
::walks around to the Commanding Chair and sits, raising an eyebrow::  CNS:  Cairn?

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::continues to sign::  XO:  Yes sir.  Half Cairn.  My father was Minaran.

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
::still poking around in the lab, trying to keep back out of the repair teams' way::

Host Admiral_Kiel says:
COMM: CO: Starfleet command has asked me to send a ship to rendezvous with a Romulan transport vessel on our side of the Neutral Zone.  My usual choice for this mission is currently on another assignment and you are the next closet ship.  You are to transport the Romulan astrophysicist Dr. Sulkar, to the USS Montgomery.

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
::nods::  CNS:  Well, I'm Commander Max Wolfe - ship's Executive Officer.  ::pulls up the latest personnel reports and glances at them::  Looks like you came in on the USS Reuben James, and have already moved in...find everything in order with your quarters?

TO_LtJG_Pierce says:
::Steps onto the bridge and logs into Tactical::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
XO:  I use these gloves to help me communicate with other, non-telepathic, people.  It taps into the universal translator.

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::extends silver gloves with black webbing::

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
::checks on each of the patients lingering in Sickbay, and is pleased to see that each is making good progress::

TO_LtJG_Pierce says:
::Notices the new blue shirt and raises an eyebrow::

Host Admiral_Kiel says:
COMM: CO: The Montgomery is cuurently studying the phenomenon known as Collapsar 49.  A stable black hole.  Dr. Sulkar has been granted permission to join the research team there.

Host CO_Captain_Randolph says:
COMM: Kiel:  With our recent episode with the Romulans, do you really think the Claymore is the right ship to do this Admiral.

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
XO:  Yes, my quarters are excellent.  Thank you Commander.

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::smiles::

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
::she stretches and attempts to stifle a yawn::

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
CNS:  Good good...::looks over at Tactical and smirks::...nice of you to join us this morning, Ms Pierce.

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::senses the attention on him from TO, turns to introduce himself::

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
<Kate>::curls up on the couch in her quarters and continues working on her memoirs::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
~~~TO:  Hello mam, I'm the new ship's counselor.~~~  ::smiles::

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
TO:  This is Ensign...Noulan, the new ship's counselor

TO_LtJG_Pierce says:
XO: Thank you sir.  I'll try to ::Pauses:: brush my teeth faster tomorrow morning.

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
::goes into her office to compile a sickbay readiness report::

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
::chuckles;:  TO:  I'll need a departmental readiness report by 1000 hours, ships time.

TO_LtJG_Pierce says:
::Blinks in mild surprise then acknowledges the CNS in the way most comfortable for him:: ~~~CNS: Nice to meet you, Ensign.  Welcome. ~~~

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
~~~  TO:  Thank you.  ::feelings of gratitude::~~~

TO_LtJG_Pierce says:
XO: Aye sir, not a problem.

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::turns from the officers and assume his station on the bridge::

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
::it's a brief report to compile: "Sickbay still under repair, people getting better, could use more biomneumetic gel. That is all"::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
<assume=assumes>

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
::dresses the report up with all the necessary phrases, then ships it off to Wolfe::

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
<Captain Randolph>  ::leans forward and awaits a reponse from the Admiral::

TO_LtJG_Pierce says:
::Stretches her neck and begins composing the report::

Host Admiral_Kiel says:
COMM: CO: As a matter of fact, I do.  ::Smiles::  The Romulan governent sent Starfleet a very complimentary communique regarding your recent incident.  By joining in the defense of their space, and battling side by side with their ships, the Claymore has done a lot to heal recent...problems.

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
::leans back in her chair, feeling her exhaustion finally catching up with her::

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
<Randolph> ::makes a quick mental note....problems?::  COM:Kiel:  Very well, Admiral.  Where are we to meet the Doctor?

Host Admiral_Kiel says:
COMM: CO: I am sending you the coordinates now.  It is not too far out of your way.

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::reviews reports of new patients from the last CNS::

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
::kicks her feet up on the desk and balances the chair on it's rear wheels::

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
<Randolph>  ::reads up on the coordinates.....running some quick mental navigating::

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
::laces her fingers together, and places her hands behind her head::

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
::starts to relax a little, and lets her eyes drift closed::

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
<Randolph>  COM:Kiel:  Recieved Admiral - we will be there in....36 hours.

Host Admiral_Kiel says:
COMM: CO: Excellent.  Good luck Captain.  Kiel out.

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
::reports done, sickbay on the mend, all seems to be falling into place::

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
<Randolph>  *XO*  Commander, set course heading 135.45, speed Warp 6.

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
*CO*  Aye, Captain
Helm:  Set course, 135.45 - Warp 6.  Engage

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
<Ens. Tolliver>  XO: Aye Commander ::fingers fly...pushes the big buttons that says "Go fast now!"::

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
::leans back in her chair, a little further back::

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
::stands and walks back to the MSD, back to the reports::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::gets up to head to sick bay::

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
::nods off at last::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::arrives in sick bay, sees the CMO and approaches her::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::realizes the CMO is asleep and pauses::

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
::has enjoyed a rather quiet nap and is up and running again::

Host Admiral_Kiel says:
Action: The Calymore speeds to its destination, 36 hours pass.  For several hours prior to this, a small Romulan ship can be seen on sensors as it makes its way across the NZ.

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
::hands sickbay over to Nurse Kelli and heads up to the bridge::

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
Helm:  Report...

TO_LtJG_Pierce says:
::Watches the Romulan ship on sensors as it speeds to meet them::

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
<Tolliver>  XO:  We are at the rally point, Commander.

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
Tolliver:  Very well, hold position here.  All stop.

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::sits on the bridge, continues to read reports and worries about the time these patients went without a CNS::

Host Brett says:
Action: The Romulan ship stops inside the zone, but within transporter range and hails the Claymore.

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::looks up as the ship stops::

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
<Yamoto>  XO:  Commander, we are being hailed.

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
::arrives on the bridge::

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
Yam:  on screen.  ::clears throat and stands::

Host Dr_Sulkar says:
COMM: XO: Greetings.  I am Dr. Sulkar.  I am told you are to be my transportation to Collapsar 49.

Host Dr_Sulkar says:
INFO: Sulkar is an older Romulan male.  A bit of grey in the black hair.  He is slightly built but has piercing, intelligent eyes.

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
::takes a seat at Science 2::

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
COMM:Dr:  Salutations, Doctor.  I am Commander Maximillian Wolfe - we have indeed been assigned to escort you to the USS Montgomery near Collapsar 49.

TO_LtJG_Pierce says:
::Takes a breather from readouts on the console and observes the viewscreen and Dr. Sulkar::

Host Dr_Sulkar says:
COMM: XO: Good.  I and my luggage are ready to transport.  My ship will signal when I am in position in the transporter room.

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
COMM: Doc:  We will await your signal Doctor Sulkar.

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
::does a little reading on the survey Dr. Sulkar is to be involved in::

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
::never cultivated an interest in astrophysics, but whatever floats this guy's boat....::

Host Dr_Sulkar says:
Action: A few moments pass and the Romulan ship signals that the Dr. and his baggage are ready.

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
::okay....Collapsar 49....only known stable black hole...eminates random tidal eddys and gravimetric waves....not so good::

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
::gets the notification::  Commander AlGhul, Ensign Noulan, you are with me - Ms Pierce....you have the Conn.  ::stands and heads back to the lifts::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::gets up and follows XO to the lift::

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
::accompanies Wolfe into the turbolift::

TO_LtJG_Pierce says:
::Goes pale and sighs ... the Conn?  It was a developing phobia for sure::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::makes a mental note of that::

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
::feels the lift start to descend to deck 15::

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
::folds her arms in front of her chest, and leans against the nearby wall::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::signs::  CMO:  What did you find in the doctor's survey?

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
Noulan: That we're heading into a potentially bad situation? Again? Perpetually, even?

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
Noulan: Other than that, nothing to worry about. ::she punctuates her comment with a sly grin::

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
::chuckles once::  CMO:  Come now, Doctor.  The bizaare and risky has worked for us so far

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::looks a bit confused but is comforted by the humor::

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
Wolfe: Then I don't see why we shouldn't stick with it....::her tone is mildly sarcastic::

TO_LtJG_Pierce says:
::Tenses up and looks down at the chair, convicing herself that nothing could go wrong at the moment::

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
CMO:  Tsk Tsk, Talia;  Without the bizaare and unusual, then there would be none of the witty reparte, the back and forth.

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
::steps out of the lifts and heads for the transporter rooms::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::looks at CMO intently for a moment, then blushes and signs:  CMO:  Sorry, I forget...are you expecting danger?

TO_LtJG_Pierce says:
::Finally urges herself to sit and cringes::

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
Wolfe: There'd be none of the bleeding all over my Sickbay, either.....

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
Noulan: We're heading into an interesting situation, full of gravitational eddys and gravimetric waves. I'd suggest you invest in a seatbelt.

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
CMO:  Funny ships never come with those.

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
CMO:  If blood makes you squeemish, Doctor, you chose the wrong profession...::smirks and steps into TR1::

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
Wolfe: I never said it made me squeamish....you can just never get it out of the carpet.....

Host Dr_Sulkar says:
<TR Chief> XO: Ready to transport sir.

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::chuckles to himself and the friendly banter between the two officers::

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
Noulan: I'm sure we'll come out of this- in mostly one piece.

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
<and=at>

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
::stands a bit straighter and adjusts his tunic::  Chief:  Energize

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
::draws herself up tall and waits for the other Doctor to arrive::

Host Dr_Sulkar says:
Action: Dr. Sulkar and two large travel bags materialize.

Host Dr_Sulkar says:
::looks around the room and then steps down::

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
::waits for Wolfe to make the first step forward::

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
:;steps forward and stands smartly::  Doctor Sulkar:  Welcome aboard the Claymore, Doctor.

Host Dr_Sulkar says:
XO: ::nods::  Thank you Commander.  I am greatfull that you were able to divert from your normal duties to transport myself to the Collapsar.

TO_LtJG_Pierce says:
::Sits on edge and wants very much to return to her normal place on the bridge::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::waits and follows the XO's lead::

XO_Cmdr_Wolfe says:
Doctor:  We are glad to be of service.....::steps to the side::...allow me to introduce Commander AlGhul, Ships Chief Medical Officer and Ensign Noulan, Ship's Counselor

CMO_DrAlGhul says:
::nods formally to the good Doctor, but says nothing::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::nods his head politely to Dr Sulkar::

Host Dr_Sulkar says:
<<<<Pause Mission>>>>