ARC 14 - Blowing Kisses in the Wind - Mission 20 - 11402.18

Summary:  The Claymore continues to hide in the gas giant.  However helm reported that the claymore was being pushed by the planets atmospheric currents.  Scans began to show that something was attached to the emergency antimatter ejection hatch.  Now with red alert sounded the crew looks to find who or what is inside of the vessel.   A few light years away Commander Damrok and Commander Senn finish their packing and make ready to depart the secret outpost.  They now have a mission from Colonel Stiegler.  It might be risky but both Officers feel it's better than just waiting.

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OPS Lt Fong says:
::On the bridge at the operations console looking thoughtful as the teams that had been doing repairs move to their red alert stations, and standby for damage control duty::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Mans his console for Red Alert, then gets a chagrined look as he realizes there isn't much the fighters are going to do here.... if he could launch more than two at time...  if he wasn't in a gas giant...  if wishes were horses...::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
*CTO*: Lieutenant Kytides move your team from the hatch to the flight deck with weapons in hand.  Notify me once they are there.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
*CTO*: I want full security and the marine fire teams on the flight deck.
TO Lt Kingston says:
::At primary tactical on the bridge, keeping an eye on both internal and external sensors as the tactical teams prepare to move into place::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Stands up from her chair, stretching her legs a bit.  She looks to Mr. Fong.::  OPS: Once we have word from Tactical that they are in place be prepared to beam whatever that is into the flight deck.
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
*DCAG*  Gillian, clear all staff out of the flight deck area, except crucial stations.  Incoming....  something.
aTO Ens Atiran says:
::Leads his team from the hatch toward the flight deck at a rapid pace::
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Moves through the medical ward in cargo bay two, helping the medical staff with the patients..::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
CO:  Captain, I'll remind you that you already put a big hole in my nice clean flight deck.  Please try not to break anything else down there.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Walks around a bit as there is no word back from the CTO, she looks to Kingston::  TO: Are your teams getting into place Lieutenant?
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Brings up a schematic of the ejection hatch, scanning through the removal procedures.  He begins to re-rout the anti-matter to avoid a backflow situation, and then toggles the ejection charges to 'maintenance mode'.::
DCAG Warren says:
*CAG*  Roger that, Sky.  ::pause::  Would you get those bridge types under control?  We're still trying to clean up down here.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Glances over at Hawk::  CAG: I do not believe I was to blame for said hole Mr. Hawk.  I'm sure the marine teams will do their best.  But, I cannot promise anything.
TO Lt Kingston says:
CO:  Yes, ma'am.  We have two teams moving from the hatch, and the marine detachment has been called.  They should be in position in...two minutes, tops, Sir.
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Grins in spite of the situation::  *DCAG*  Odds are slim, Gillian....  very slim.  Hawk out.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Wonders how much of the ship's computer network could be handed out to isolated localized terminals as he access the transporter system.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods::  TO: Very good.  Let me know when they are ready.
TO Lt Kingston says:
CO:  Understood.  ::References their position on her monitor::
aTO Ens Atiran says:
::Moves into position at the flight deck doors and waits for everyone else to form up::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Frowns to himself waiting for word from the tactical teams before locking the transporter's sensors on the target::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
*Medical*: Captain T'Shara to medical.
aTO Ens Atiran says:
*TO*:  In position.  ::Shoulders his rifle and prepares to move in::
MO Tevis says:
*CO*: Captain, Doctor Tevis here.  ::Glances to Foster:: And Counselor Foster.
TO Lt Kingston says:
CO:  Captain, tactical teams report ready.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Locks transporters on the target, his fingers paused on the 'Energize' slider, waiting for the order::
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Glances up from the patient he was checking on when he hears his name.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Taps her commbadge::  MO: Doctor where is Raeyld?  I need a medical team to head to the flight deck they might be needed.
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Smiles slightly at hearing Tevis's voice::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
TO: Thank you Lieutenant.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Looks to Fong and Nods::  OPS: Energize Mr. Fong.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Energizes::
MO Tevis says:
*CO*: We'll send a team down directly, Captain.  ::Nods questioningly to Foster, hoping he'd be willing to take the team::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Glances at the CO, and checks something else on his screen, accessing internal sensors::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
*MO*: Thank you Doctor.  And have Doctor Raeyld ::A slight tone in her voice::  contact me.  Did you say the Counselor was there?  Have him take a few people.

ACTION:  The transporter locks onto the antimatter hatch and the surounding area.  Several moments pass as the very large object is processed by the transporter and the computer core.

CNS Lt Foster says:
::Sets the chart he'd been glancing over back down and nods to Tevis.::  MO:  I'll grab a couple of people and head there.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Returns to what he was doing, calculating mass and scale for the object being beamed into the flight deck::

ACTION:  The hatch begins to appear on the flight deck just aft of the large hole.   In flashes several times as the transporters work on materializing the massive object.

MO Tevis says:
*CO*: Yes, Captain, he's on his way now.  Tevis out.   ::Looks to Foster with a bit of relief:: CNS: Thanks for taking off some of the heat.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Walks over to Hawk::  CAG: I think it wise if you go as well Mr. Hawk.  You could be needed as a pilot.  You may know of a way to get into the vessel and be able to help figure out the mystery behind it.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Focuses on the task at hand, ensuring that the object rematerializes properly::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Nods::  CO:  On my way, Captain.
CNS Lt Foster says:
MO:  Glad to help.  ::Moves toward the door finding a couple orderlies and nurses who weren't in the middle of anything to join him.::

ACTION:  The hatch materializes along with a shimmering object on top.  From the flight deck members of the marine and security teams can see themselves in a ghostly form echoed onto the object.

CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Secures his station, takes his phaser from the storage cabinet and walks quickly to the turbolift::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
TL:  Flight deck
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods, heading back over to her chair.  She sets down and pulls up a report.::
MO Tevis says:
::Watches Foster leave the temporary medbay, then turns to a console and strikes in several commands. When the computer responds with a negative trill, she smacks her palms against the console::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Notes successful reintegration:: CO: Ma'am may we stand down from red alert and send the damage control teams back to repair duty?
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Exits the turbolift and begins striding quickly to the flight deck::
aTO Ens Atiran says:
::Shifts uneasily as the tactical teams and the marines set up their defensive perimeter, every officer with a weapon pointed at the unknown vessel::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS: Aye, Mr. Fong.  Thank you.
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Quickly moves down the corridor to the lift and waiting for the others to join him he orders it to the flight deck.::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Enters the flight deck and stares at the object for a moment.  Spotting Ensign Atiran, moves over::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Punches a button on the console:: *Shipwide*: Stand down, red alert. Set condition yellow.  Damage control teams resume previous duties.
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
aTO Ens Atiran:  Status, Ensign?
CNS Lt Foster says:
::As the lift comes to a halt and the doors open he steps out of the lift heading down the corridor to the flight deck.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Checks that the repair teams are moving, and sends a message to the quartermaster to install a new anti-matter ejection hatch:: CO: If it is not too much I'd like a moment to check on my charge ma'am.
aTO Ens Atiran says:
::Shifts slightly again as Fong's report comes over the comm, and looks over his shoulder to see Hawk, talking while remaining in a position to fire immediately, if required::  CAG:  ...It's...there.  Nothing has happened.  Yet.
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Nods::  aTO Ens Atiran:  Have you taken any scans to try and determine what "it" is?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS: Not at all Lieutenant.  You and your team have been very busy since the attacks.  Please check on your charge as you say.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Nods curtly, and signals for Cawney to come to the bridge:: CO: I will be back shortly.

SCENE:  The object continues to adjust to the flight deck.  The shimmering area covers about 20 meters in length and almost 6 meters tall sitting on top of the antimatter hatch.   It seems to be about 14 meters wide at its widest area.

CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods to Fong::
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Steps onto the flight deck and pauses at the door looking at the object sitting in the middle of the room, before spotting Hawk and Aitran and moving over to where they stood.::

ACTION:  A blue energy beam projects from 2 meters off the flight deck and flashes in a 360 degree circle from the shimmering area.

aTO Ens Atiran says:
::Tips his head back toward two tactical officers behind him in the formation::  CAG:  They're working on it no--  ::Steels himself and prepares to fire::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Startled, ducks and pulls his phaser::

SCENE:  The beam fades and several flights seems to dance off the decking.  Then a hologram of Colonel Stiegler appears.

OPS PO1 Cawney says:
::Steps out of the turbolift, a patch of fresh flesh along the left side of her head. A patch of her hair is missing and, the scent of burnt hair heavy on the air around her::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Pauses at the turbolift and looks at the petty officer:: Cawney: You cleared?
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Raises his eyebrows, but waits to see what's next::
Holo Stiegler says:
CAG:  Captain Hawk.  It is good to see you well.
OPS PO1 Cawney says:
OPS: Yes.  Just a slight burn, nothing major.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Pats her shoulder lightly and nods accepting her word as he steps into the turbolift.::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Steps forward::  Thank you, Colonel.  I'm a bit surprised to see you.  What's going on?
OPS PO1 Cawney says:
::Moves to the operations station::
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Glances up at the hologram recognizing the man but unable to place the name.::
Holo Stiegler says:
::Takes a few steps from the craft.::  Computer: Deactivate security feature alpha two.  Security Clearance Stiegler Delta one one bravo two.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Presses a button on the turbolift and sags into the rail, looking drained::

ACTION:  The shimmering stops and a Mark III Kaneda Class long range fighter appears on the flight deck.

aTO Ens Atiran says:
::Raises an eyebrow as Hawk moves forward to talk to the holographic person::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Smells something in the air and looks around, sees Cawney and the wound on her head::  OPS: Have you had that looked at Petty Officer?
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Notes the sluggish turbolift response and sighs, Jeb wouldn't have his commbadge with him...and he didn't want to go to internal sensors yet, so he told the turbolift to take him to the CMO's location::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Whistles::  Stiegler:  You've made some changes.  New toy?
aTO Ens Atiran says:
::Stands upright, his rifle still raised, unwilling to make a decision to stand down just yet::
Holo Stiegler says:
CAG:  I'm sorry for the cloak and dagger Captain Hawk.  These are strange times.
OPS PO1 Cawney says:
::Self-consciously rubs over the freshly mended dermis along her scalp:: CO: Yes ma'am...just causmetic.  They'll fix the folicles once it isn't an emergency.
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Smiles::  Stiegler:  With all due respect, Colonel.  I'm onboard the Claymore.  They are ALWAYS strange times.
Holo Stiegler says:
::Moves down the vessel.::  CAG:  Yes she is the latest toy from Starfleet Section 31.  We will be lucky to get these in our fleets in the next ten years.
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Walks over the vessel, running his hand across the hull::  Stiegler:  And she's out here, with a holo you onboard because....?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS: Very well.
Holo Stiegler says:
CAG: Admiral Smyth and I arrived on the Claymore shortly after you exited the Harmony.  We noticed signs of trouble.   I was left as brief message to let you know your Commander Damrok and Commander Senn are safe and with Admiral Smyth and the real me.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Steps out of the turbolift and looks down the corridor at the blackened bulkhead and twisted metal.  Damage repair teams were once again visible working on repairing the sickbay.  A new pair of doors being moved down the corridor on a hover sled.  Fong turned right and continued on the path towards his own quarters wondering quietly::
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Looks up at the mention of Senn.  At least now he knew where she was.::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
Holo Stiegler:  That's good news, sir.  Why are they with you and the Admiral?
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Aboard the Okanagan, finishing the preflight checks with Senn and Senezem as they prepare to head off to...who knows what, but it may or may not beat doing nothing, and that's a chance he's grown willing to take::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Continued down the passage, taking note of the visible damage::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
Holo Stiegler:  And where, sir?
Holo Stiegler says:
CAG: I am unsure.  From scans stored in the fighter’s computer I assume it was to save them from attackers within the shuttle bay.   While it was an irrational decision at best I seems to work.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Arrives in his quarters and glances around, taking in the mess, and turning towards the larger room instinctively:: Aloud: Jeb?
Holo Stiegler says:
CAG:  I do not have their current location within my programming.  Judging by the current situation I could project statistical probabilities on locations if you like.
aTO Ens Atiran says:
::Finally commits to having his team stand down::  *TO*:  Atiran to Kingston.  The vessel we've beamed in seems to be a...Starfleet long-range strike fighter of some kind.  ::Eyes it critically as Hawk continues talk to the holographic projection::  There is... ::In a notably derisive tone::  ...an accompanying hologram.
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Purses his lips::  Holo Stiegler::  I see.  ::Gestures at the fighter::  And this...  this is our new toy to play with, including what appears to be some kind of cloaking system?
aTO Ens Atiran says:
*TO*:  Captain Hawk is...talking to it.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Continues into the child's room, glancing around for a moment:: Aloud: Jeb.  ::He pauses thinking of what to say next:: Aloud: Commander Raeyld?
Holo Stiegler says:
CAG: This toy is not something that should be flaunted.  Very few even know about this vessel and I believe Admiral Smyth may have over stepped her authority to even procure one.  As of right now there are only three in existence.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Pauses at the emptied toy box ad smiles slightly. He moves carefully around the room looking in places that were large enough for Jeb or Raeyld to hide...considering that was pretty much limited to 'under the bed' and in the closet, the search does not take long.::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Nods::  Holo Stiegler:  Understood.  Can you explain the capabilities and limitations of this version as well as the cloaking or camouflage system it seems to have?
TO Lt Kingston says:
::Looks to the captain to make sure that she's getting all this as Atiran reports in::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Stands a moment, stretches, and sits back down in the pilot's seat::  COM: Base OPS:  This is Damrok.  Okanagan is prepared to depart -- requesting clearance.

@ACTION: The Okanagan departs under cloak from the secret outpost.  Its crew begin to settle in for their long trip.....

CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Looks back to Kingston and nods in acknowledgement.  She wondered what a strike fighter was doing attached to the Claymore.::
Holo Stiegler says:
CAG: If I'm given command authorization.  Until then it will remain locked under my guard.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Frowns to himself and moves back out to the main room, noticing that one thing is where it should be.  He moves to the box next to the door and gives it a little lift and a little shake.  Weight and sound tell him the exact number of slips in the jar and he knows that someone has been here...someone who knew Ferengi tradition.::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Glares at the holo for a moment, then taps his commbadge::  *CO*:  Captain, this is Hawk.  I'm going to need you or, at least, your command codes in the flight deck, please.

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