Host Susan says:
Mission Summary: 10701.18
Host Susan says:
The USS Don Johnson has returned to active duty and dispatched on a diplomatic mission. They are currently on route to Quinor to pick up Ambassador Dloran and his entourage.
Host Susan says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>
XO_Arca says:
:takes his seat:: ALL: Status.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::in ready room::
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::at bridge science station, looking over details on the planets::
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::at the helm:: XO: Helm running smoothly, Commander.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*Chef Macintyre*: How is the meal coming?
XO_Arca says:
FCO: Eta?
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
<Chef Macintyre> *CO*: It is finished sir.  You can come down at any time sir.
CEO_McPhee says:
::in the Main Engineering:: *XO*: Engines at 100 percent.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
XO: 36 hours to Quinor, sir.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*Chef Macintyre*: Fine please have things ready.  We will be there shortly. Captain out.
XO_Arca says:
CSO: Ensign what information do we have about this diplomat?
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::smiles::
CNS_Chandra says:
::Loitering on the bridge::
XO_Arca says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged.
CTO_Fowler says:
::taps her board, nods at the readouts:: XO: Sir, things look good across the board.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::finishes up her PADD and takes it with her and exits onto the bridge::
XO_Arca says:
CTO: Thank you commander.
XO_Arca says:
CNS: Do we have a profile on this diplomat?
CSO_Sojyngra says:
XO: I'm sorry, Sir. He's newly appointed... There's not much on his file.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::smiling, she takes her seat::
XO_Arca says:
::nods at the CSO::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::looks at the FCO and the CEO and smiles widely::
CTO_Fowler says:
::looks up at T'Ponga as she moves to her chair::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO/*CEO*: And how are my two newly weds doing today?
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::nods at the CTO::
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::hopes that no one caught her momentary pause, as she was reminded of a father she never knew:: CNS_Chandra says:
XO: Very little on the Ambassador sir. No updated file.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: We still have our guest I trust?
CTO_Fowler says:
CO: Aye, Captain.  All neat and tidy.
XO_Arca says:
CO: Do we know what is his mission?
CTO_Fowler says:
::smiles a sly smile::
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: I'm doing fine, Captain.  The honeymoon was great.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: Not really only that we are to pick up the Ambassador and his party and deliver them to Temeklia.  That is about all I know for now.
CEO_McPhee says:
::exits the TL and walks over the Engineering station on the bridge::
XO_Arca says:
CSO: Ensign I would like a report on Temeklia
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::smiles as her husband enters the bridge:: CEO: Decided to come away from your engines, did you?
CTO_Fowler says:
::glances up, sees that now both newlyweds are on the bridge.  Notices a slight spring to McPhee's step::
CEO_McPhee says:
::smiles at his wife:: FCO: Yeah, have to get some fresh air every now and than.
CTO_Fowler says:
::looks towards Newell-McPhee and sees that glow that new brides have::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: Once all the senior staff has finished their reports we have some business to attend to in the captain's mess.  Please finish it up as quickly as possibly please.
XO_Arca says:
CO: Aye sir.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: That is for all of us, including you as well.
CTO_Fowler says:
::Grins as she turns her attention back to her board::
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CEO: I'm glad you're here, ::smiles::
CTO_Fowler says:
Self: Still have that look on 'em
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO/CEO: I take it the program was a success?
CEO_McPhee says:
FCO: Really! Maybe I need to get out of engineering more often.
CEO_McPhee says:
CO: Yes Captain, thank you.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: Yes, it was, Captain. ::smiles:: We so appreciate it.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
XO: It's a colony world with two main factions, one of colonists from Bajor and one of colonists from Earth. They have been at war ever since the two colonies were established. The human colony world of Quinor has a history of helping them settle things.
CEO_McPhee says:
::the smile on his face grows even bigger as he thinks back to his honeymoon::
CNS_Chandra says:
CSO: Are the humans federation citizens?
XO_Arca says:
CSO: Acknowledge
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::Listens to the information from the CSO::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: Never was good at being diplomatic Number One.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CEO: And Jonathan, yes you do need to get out of engineering more often. ::smiles::
CSO_Sojyngra says:
XO: No, Sir. The Bajorans on the planet have also relinquished their status as Bajoran nationals. These secessions are why they are able to fight with each other, in spite of the peaceful relations between the governments of their home worlds.
CTO_Fowler says:
::flags the information from Sojyngra and sends it to Sven and Noseitall in Security/Tactical::
CTO_Fowler says:
Self: Better safe than sorry.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CSO: So you are basically telling me that they have something like a civil war on the planet?
XO_Arca says:
CO: I have noticed.
CNS_Chandra says:
XO: Then I assume this is only a transport mission and we are not to involve ourselves in the actual negotiations.
CEO_McPhee says:
::smiles at his wife:: FCO: You're the boss.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::looks at him:: XO: Number One I am surprised.  ::laughs::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: But you were always the diplomat of the family.  ::laughing again::
XO_Arca says:
CNS: Looks like it.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO: It's not exactly a civil war, Sir. They have two separate governments. It's more like the situation on the planet Kes-Pritt would be, if it were to become violent.
XO_Arca says:
CO: I'm a jack of all trades.
CTO_Fowler says:
CSO: Do you have any information on what types of weapons they might have?
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::chuckles:: CEO: And don't you forget it!
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: Number One are the staff finished for the moment?  I would like to do something.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CTO: Being from two advanced cultures, they do have fairly modern weaponry, but it is a few years behind.
CTO_Fowler says:
CSO: Good to know, but I'd be willing to bet that they might have a surprise or two for everyone there
XO_Arca says:
CO: I believe so.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: Good Number One good.
CTO_Fowler says:
::Sends that information to Sven and Noseitall, too::
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CTO: Most humanoids do.
CTO_Fowler says:
CSO: Ain't that the truth  ::shakes head very slightly::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL: Attention senior staff.  As you will notice you have your replacement people coming to relieve you.  I am pleased to invite you to the captain's mess for a small dinner.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::goes back to her helm duties::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::gets up and stands::
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO: Is that an order, Sir?
Host Susan says:
ACTION: The relief officers begin arriving on the bridge.
XO_Arca says:
::hands over some PADD’s to one of the officers and heads to the turbo lift::
CTO_Fowler says:
::raises an eyebrow, sees T'lait.  Checks the board one last time, points out a few things, then surrenders her station to the TO::
CEO_McPhee says:
::notices his relief officer, nods to him and heads for the turbo lift::
CNS_Chandra says:
::Leans over to the CSO:: CSO: When the Captain invites, you go.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::stands up as her relief comes over::
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::walks to the turbo lift slightly behind her husband::
CTO_Fowler says:
TO_T'lait: All yours.  You know the drill
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: Number One? Shall we go?
Host Susan says:
ACTION: The last of the relief officers arrive.
CEO_McPhee says:
FCO: After you my wife.
CTO_Fowler says:
<TO_T'lait> CTO: Aye.  I will call you if anything changes
XO_Arca says:
::steps inside the turbo lift::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
Duty OPS: I want to know if anything changes immediately.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::steps in front of him:: CEO: Why thank you, my husband::
CTO_Fowler says:
TO_T’lait: Good.
CNS_Chandra says:
CSO: Shall we?
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CNS: ::raises a brow:: I suppose so. ::follows::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::walks into the turbo lift with the XO::
CTO_Fowler says:
::Follows the others to the 'lift::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
Computer: Captains mess hall.
CEO_McPhee says:
::walks into the turbo lift behind the FCO::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: Chef Macintyre has something special for all of us.
Host Susan says:
ACTION: The lift opens onto an empty corridor, a few meters from the mess hall.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::steps out and enters the mess hall and takes her place at the head of the table::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL: Please take a seat my friends.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::remains standing::
XO_Arca says:
::follows the CO to the mess hall::
CTO_Fowler says:
::Exits the 'lift and makes her way to the mess.  Finds a seat and waits, standing behind it::
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::steps into the mess hall and takes a seat next to her husband::
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::goes several seats down, so that the ranking officers can sit closer to the captain::
CNS_Chandra says:
::Finds a seat::
CEO_McPhee says:
::exits the turbo lift and seats next to his wife::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::takes several deep breaths::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::smiles at her senior staff and dear friends::
XO_Arca says:
::takes his seat::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL: It is nice to see all of us gathered here tonight.  I am pleased to say that we all are quite a family here.
CTO_Fowler says:
::When only the CO is left standing, she sits as well::
Host Susan says:
ACTION: As the crew arrives, several yeomen begin bringing out water bowls and hand towels.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::inwardly wondering how she keeps inadvertently winding up at social functions::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL: I have the honor of being the captain of such a fine bunch of people and it is my duty and pleasure to say that I have a little something for each of you.
CTO_Fowler says:
::Both eyebrows go up:: Self: fancy
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL:  As your commanding officer and since it is my first time I am about to do this, please bear with me.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL:  Our last mission was one of great importance and each of you earned something that I will be giving you all.
Host Susan says:
ACTION: As the water bowls are removed, the soup course is brought out.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::tries to block out the emotions in the room and focus on the captain::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: Lt.Jg. Chandra, front and center.
CNS_Chandra says:
::Stands and walks to the CO::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: Lt.Jg Chandra, It is with great pride that I award to you this day the rank of full Lieutenant for your dedication of duty to this ship and crew.
Host Yeoman Zale says:
::enters the room with a tray containing a small box::
Host Yeoman_Zale says:
::stands beside the Captain::
CSO_Ens_Sojyngra says:
::smiles at the CNS::
CNS_LtJg_Chandra says:
CO: Thank you sir.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::opens the box and removes the pip:: CNS: You have shown to me that you have given yourself to our crew and become one of the family.  Therefore I give you this pip and with it go all the privileges of that rank and may god have mercy on your soul.  ::smiles and attaches the pip to his collar::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::shakes his hand::
CNS_LtJg_Chandra says:
::Returns the handshake:
Host Yeoman_Zale says:
::leaves the room as another pair of Yeoman enter with wine and begin serving::
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
::Smiles at the newly minted Lieutenant::
FCO_Ltjg_Newell_McPhee says:
CNS: Congratulations.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: LtJg Newelle-McPhee front and center.
CNS_LtJg_Chandra says:
FCO: Thank you ::Returns to his seat::
FCO_Ltjg_Newell_McPhee says:
::stands up and moves front and center to the captain::
CSO_Ens_Sojyngra says:
CNS: ::whispers:: Congratulations. ::warmly::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: It was not only a pleasure to marry you but it is an honor to have you as our FCO and a tactical one at that.  You have served this ship with a devotion not seen in many FCO's.
FCO_Ltjg_Newell_McPhee says:
::stands at attention as the captain talks::
XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
::smiles and nods at the officers getting promoted::
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
::lifts glass slightly and salutes Chandra across the table::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO:  It is therefore my pleasure to present you with this and promote you to Full Lieutenant for distinguished service above and beyond the call of duty.
Host Yeoman_Zale says:
::returns to the room with another tray::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::waits for the box::
Host Yeoman_Zale says:
::holds the tray out for the Captain::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::takes the pip from the box:: FCO: I am proud of you and you have proved yourself over and over to me and have saved my rear a few times too.  ::pins the pip on her collar::  With this pip goes all the privileges that go with it and may god have mercy on your soul as well.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::shakes her hand::
FCO_Ltjg_Newell_McPhee says:
::returns the handshake:: CO: Thank you, sir.
Host Yeoman_Zale says:
::leaves the room once more::
CNS_LtJg_Chandra says:
FCO: Well deserved.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::breathes again::
FCO_Ltjg_Newell_McPhee says:
::goes back to her seat::
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
::lifts glass slightly and salutes Newelle-McPhee::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CSO: Ens. Sojyngra front and center.
CEO_Ens_McPhee says:
::whispers:: FCO: Congrats I am so proud of you.
CSO_Ens_Sojyngra says:
::reports, formally and coldly enough for any CSO::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::raises an eyebrow::
FCO_Ltjg_Newell_McPhee says:
CEO: Thanks, honey.
Host Yeoman_Zale says:
::looks around the kitchen to see what needs to be done next as she picks up the next package for her tray::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CSO: You have truly surprised me in your duties.  You have taken the place of a person that I thought could never fill the position.
Host Yeoman_Zale says:
::returns to the mess hall and stands with the Captain::
CSO_Ens_Sojyngra says:
CO: ::curious, never knew anything about her predecessor, which was an obvious oversight on her part::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::takes the pip from the box::  CSO: I am proud and honored to have you as CSO and with that goes this promotion to Lt. JG for outstanding performance of duties and with all the rights and privileges that go with it.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::pins the pip on her collar as well::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::shakes her hand::
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
::thinks back to a promotion dinner from when she was on the Pharaoh:: Self: what? no pain sticks?  ::smiles to herself and laughs very softly at the memory, even at the damn holo-goat that attacked her then::
CSO_Ens_Sojyngra says:
CO: ::her eyes dart down for a brief second, and then she looks up to meet the captain's gaze, her look is mostly stoic, but there's something else there...both positive and negative:: Thank you, Sir. ::she manages to say warmly and shakes the captain's hand::
Host Yeoman_Zale says:
::steps back and leaves the room for her next package::
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
::lifts glass slightly and salutes Sojyngra as she sits::
CSO_Ens_Sojyngra says:
::returns to her seat::
CNS_LtJg_Chandra says:
CSO: Excellent job.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CEO: Ens. McPhee front and center mister!
FCO_Ltjg_Newell_McPhee says:
::smiles as her husband is called up::
CSO_Ens_Sojyngra says:
CTO: ::looks her way and nods in acknowledgement::  CNS: ::whispers:: Thank you, sir. ::still rather formal::
CEO_Ens_McPhee says:
::hears his name, stands and walks towards the Captain::
Host Yeoman_Zale says:
::hears the Captain and returns to the room and the Captain's side with her new tray::
CEO_Ens_McPhee says:
::stands in front of the Captain at attention::
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
::nods back, then looks at McPhee standing in front of the Captain::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CEO: Again, you have filled the shoes of one that took care of our ship and our home with a zeal that you don't see much any more.  ::takes the pip::  I am proud of you Mister McPhee.  You have come a long way in a short time and it is with great pride that I promote you to Lt. Jg.  for your distinguished service to this ship and her crew. Along with this pip goes the rights and privileges with that position and may god also have mercy on your soul.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::puts the pip on his collar as well::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::shakes his hand::
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
::thinks that he better bend the knees a bit or he'll pass out::
CEO_Ens_McPhee says:
::returns her hand shake:: CO: Thank you, sir.
FCO_Ltjg_Newell_McPhee says:
::smiles at him some more:: CEO: Congratulations, darling.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::looks at the CTO::
CNS_Lt_Chandra says:
CEO: Nice work.
CEO_Ens_McPhee says:
::returns to his seat::
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
::lifts glass slightly and salutes McPhee::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: Cmdr Fowler front and center now!
CEO_Ens_McPhee says:
FCO/CNS: Thank you
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
::pops up from her chair and moves to stand in front of T'Ponga:: CO: Sir ::nods and gives a quick smile, and just as fast, gets all serious::
Host Yeoman_Zale says:
::returns once more to the mess hall with her tray::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: You know something besides having the best tactical flight officer in the fleet I also have the best tactical officer I could want.  You have proved yourself a valuable asset to this crew and it is my honor to award you the Captain's letter of Distinguished Service for dedication to service and to duty to this ship and crew.  ::hands her the award::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::shakes her hand::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::breathes again::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL: You know it is not often that I get to say something about some one but....
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
::raises both eyebrows:: CO: Thank-you, sir  ::takes the award:: I'll try to never let you down, Captain ::backs up a step and gives an old fashioned salute::
Host Yeoman_Zale says:
::leaves the hall for the kitchen once more as the salad course is brought out...thinks no one is interested in the food at this point::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: Commander Mark Arca Front and center.
XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
Out loud: Ah time from my captain's pip ::winks at the crew as he stand up::
CNS_Lt_Chandra says:
CTO: Congratulations sir.
XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
::stands up in front of his CO and smiles::
FCO_Ltjg_Newell_McPhee says:
::smiles as the XO gets up ::
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
CNS: Thank you.  ::Sits back down::
Host Yeoman_Zale says:
::picks up another item for her tray and returns to the Captain's side::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: Number One you have been not only patient with me but very understanding and a guide for me.  I am honored and pleased not only as your captain but as your wife as well, to present....
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::picks up the medal and puts it around his neck::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: The Starfleet Command Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding achievement in the performance of your duties to this ship and its crew.
CSO_Ens_Sojyngra says:
::realizes she has a slight headache coming on, as uncommon as that is in this day and age:: ::the mix of emotions within her is enough to handle without the rest of the room to deal with::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: You have earned it for a job well done.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::shakes his hand and gives him a small kiss on the cheek::
XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
::shakes his wife hand and smiles at her:: CO: Thank you sir
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
::lifts glass slightly and salutes Arca::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::breathes one more time::
CSO_Ens_Sojyngra says:
::smiles at the CO and XO::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL: To all of you, my crew, my family and most of all my friends I congratulate you all for a job well done.
CEO_Ens_McPhee says:
XO: Congrats, sir.
XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
ALL: Thank you all and congratulations to everyone.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL: It is an honor to be here and to be honest you are the best crew I could possibly have.
CNS_Lt_Chandra says:
XO: Congratulations sir.
XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
::holds up to glass:: ALL: To the best crew in Starfleet.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL: Now enough said we have some delicious food and please don't spare the talk.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::holds up her glass::
FCO_Ltjg_Newell_McPhee says:
CO Hear, Hear!
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL: Hear, Hear.
Host Yeoman_Zale says:
ACTION: As the Captain joins the rest of the crew at the table, the meal continues.
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
::raises glass:: All: To the best Captain in the fleet.
CSO_Ens_Sojyngra says:
::holds up glass and tries to be as celebratory as possible:: Congratulations, Sirs!
Host Yeoman_Zale says:
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