Mission Briefing 11312.12
The USS Don Johnson is on patrol in a faraway sector investigating a distress call... Through some turmoil, they seem to be back to task.

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CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: On the bridge, standing near the command chair.::

OPS_Ens_Donovan says:
::On the bridge, monitoring::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::on the bridge, at the helm, push'in buttons and flip'in switches::

CTO_Lt_Telarus says:
::just finished grabbing some chow after cleaning up from long repairs::

CNS_Lt_Xaz says:
::sitting in the counselor's chair on the Bridge examining the data to ensure that she is completely up to speed on everything so far::

CTO_Lt_Telarus says:
Self: I am heading to the bridge.

CTO_Lt_Telarus says:
::walks out of the officer's mess and heads to the bridge::

CNS_Lt_Xaz says:
OPS: I'm trying to get up to speed here... so what was the actual source of the distress call? I can't seem to find it in my research.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: having pondered the idea for the last few minutes.::  *CTO*: I would like to speak with you.

OPS_Ens_Donovan says:
CNS: Something in the debris field is all we know. We didn't get much back on the last probe we sent

CTO_Lt_Telarus says:
*CSO*: Already on my way.

CTO_Lt_Telarus says:
TL: Bridge

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
FCO:  Do we have an ETA?

CNS_Lt_Xaz says:
::she nods in understanding:: OPS: Interesting... so we don't know what to expect at all.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::checks positioning sensors and looks back briefly at the CSO::  CSO:  ETA 15 minutes, Commander.

CTO_Lt_Telarus says:
::walks out of the turbo lift::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
OPS:  Anything on communication?

CTO_Lt_Telarus says:
CSO: Commander you wanted to see me.

OPS_Ens_Donovan says:
OPS: Nothing

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Turns slightly and nods, waiting for him to join her.::

CNS_Lt_Xaz says:
::she smiles:: Self: A mystery then.

CTO_Lt_Telarus says:
::walks besides the Commander::

OPS_Ens_Donovan says:
CNS: I may have an idea as to how to get a useful probe in there. But it may involve a question of ethics

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::takes a fast survey of all helm monitors, is satisfied that everything is as it should be::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO: Lieutenant Telarus, it has come to me that your talents are not being used properly and we are in need of your skills in engineering.  I want you to take on engineering... as its chief.

CNS_Lt_Xaz says:
::she shifts her gaze over to OPS:: OPS: How so?

CTO_Lt_Telarus says:
::is stunned for a moment:: CSO: Commander, I don't know what to say. I am guessing Starfleet is short staffed. I am very flattered that you think I can take engineering over again.

OPS_Ens_Donovan says:
CNS: If we used the probes version of a weapon, have it vaporize everything it it's path - hopefully just the useless debris, it may be able to penetrate further into it and give us more useful information. But it involve the destruction of the debris

TO_Ltjg_Ki says:
::quietly running tactical scans hoping for more detailed readings as they get closer to the target::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::looks back at the CSO and CTO, smiles then turns back to the helm::

CTO_Lt_Telarus says:
CSO: I think we should bring over Lieutenant Ki.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO:  Do not underestimate your abilities.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO: Not just yet.

CTO_Lt_Telarus says:
CSO: I keep myself humble so that I can always surprise you in the engine room.

CNS_Lt_Xaz says:
::she considers his words carefully:: OPS: Have sensors been able to detect any bio-signs or biological samples of any kind?

CTO_Lt_Telarus says:
CSO: Not yet?

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: lifts a brow and turns towards Donovan & Tobias::  OPS/FCO: Gentleman.  I have something for you.

OPS_Ens_Donovan says:
::shakes his head:: CNS: We've had little success scanning the debris. So the answer is, we don't know. That was my issue with it as well.

OPS_Ens_Donovan says:
::looks at the commander:: CSO: Commander?

TO_Ltjg_Ki says:
::looking over the data as it comes in::

CNS_Lt_Xaz says:
::she sighs slightly:: OPS: That would be a problem... because we wouldn't want to harm whomever or whatever we may be potentially rescuing.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::looks back at the CSO::  Commander?

CTO_Lt_Telarus says:
CSO: Well Commander, before you change your mind I accept. Thank you.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Steps down toward the pair::  OPS:  Perhaps not the most auspicious of times, but the request finally came through.  :: hands him a small box.::

OPS_Ens_Donovan says:
::takes the box::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Hands another box to Tobias::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
FCO/OPS: Congratulations gentlemen.  I believe I have the extra paperwork ready for you to take on.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::has had the special box handed to him before and smirks in enjoyment::

OPS_Ens_Donovan says:
::opens it::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::takes the box, and opens it::

CNS_Lt_Xaz says:
::she smiles as the two officers open their boxes::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::looks down at shiny new lieutenant's pips::  Self:  Oh, shiny.  ::looks back up at the CSO::  CSO:  Thank you Commander.

OPS_Ens_Donovan says:
CSO: Thanks :: smiles::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: a touch of humor in her eyes:: FCO:  I repeat, it comes with extra paperwork.  So do not thank me just yet.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
OPS: Thank you.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
OPS / FCO: Gentlemen congratulations, you earned it.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
CSO:  Paperwork?

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: turns toward Ki.::  TO: Lieutenant JG Ki.  Please join us.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::looks over at Ki::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Lifts a brow at Tobias.::

OPS_Ens_Donovan says:
CSO: Wait a sec. Quinn doesn't do any paperwork. I do almost all of it. A lot of it on him! He requested an Iguana once. I told him to ask the captain.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
OPS: I'm sorry for not learning to write.  ::smiles::

TO_Ltjg_Ki says:
::steps away from the console and towards the command ring trying to suppress his outrage that lives may be at stake while they are all congratulating themselves::

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::laughs a little at the new Lieutenant's statement::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Starting to question Tobias on the iguana, she keeps her curiosity in check for a bit longer.::

OPS_Ens_Donovan says:
::give the flight control a bizarre look:: FCO: But an Iguana? Yuck. A cat I could sneak in.

CNS_Lt_Xaz says:
::she chuckles::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
OPS: Don't like cats much.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
TO: I have created a vacuum by placing your CTO as the chief.  You have not been aboard long, but you have shown you are more than capable of stepping into his shoes.  I would like you take over the role of CTO, along with a promotion.  :: hands him a small box.::

TO_Ltjg_Ki says:
::takes the box::  CSO:  Thank you Ma'am.  ::smiles grimly:

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Reading his body language, she simply nods.::  CTO:  Have you been able to pick up anything more than the signal?

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
TO: Lieutenant, you have earned it. I could not ask for the department to be in better hands. You do your job not just efficiently but extremely well. You bring credit to you, this ship, it's crew, and especially your family.

TO_Ltjg_Ki says:
CSO:  Not yet.  ::returns to his station::  CEO:  Thank you.

CNS_Lt_Xaz says:
OPS/FCO/CTO/CEO: Congratulations everyone. ::she watches them all with interest remembering the feeling of so many promotions with previous hosts::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: turns toward Telarus::  CEO:  Before you head for engineering, I have one more item to tag to your new title.  :: hands him the last small box.::

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
All: Mine has the gag gift.

TO_Ltjg_Ki says:
::resumes scans::

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::takes the box from the CSO:: CSO: Commander, thank you.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::opens the box::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CEO:  It is only appropriate given you have the care of the ship and keeping her in one piece.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CSO: Thank you. ::takes the Lieutenant Commander pips out::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
All:  You have earned your promotions given the last few months.  :: turns back to the screen::  Now let us see if there is anything more for us to take back to the station.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::walks over to Ki:: CTO: Time to transfer the guard.

TO_Ltjg_Ki says:
CEO:  Sir?

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Looks at Tobias::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: shifts slightly::  CNS:  I should add, given our past few months, you may have your hands full.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
Computer: Authorization Telarus 11 Alpha. Transfer Tactical Security Authorization to Lieutenant Amarok Ki.

CNS_Lt_Xaz says:
CSO: I prefer them that way, Commander. ::she grins slightly::

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::nods to the CSO, and jumps back into his post, quickly looks things over, focusing on proximity sensors::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::also hands a knife hidden in his boot:: CTO: This knife has been held by all the Chief Tactical Officer's of this ship, and I hand it down with you.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: lifts both brows as she looks at the counselor::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CTO: Guard your station well. :: walks away towards the Engineering console ::

TO_Ltjg_Ki says:
CEO:  Ummm... thanks.  ::reluctant to touch something that's been stashed in someone's footwear::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::activates terminal::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Turns back to flight, waiting for a report.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::looks over system statuses and repair reports::

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::adjusts speed and heading::  CSO: we've arrived at our destination, commander.  Holding station.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Turns back to Ki::  CTO:  Anything?

CNS_Lt_Xaz says:
::crosses her right leg over her left as she awaits sensor data, hoping that they get something good::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::recalibrates sensors to get the best scan resolution::

ACTION: Thanks to the CEO's efforts, relevant data begins pouring in from the sensor pallet.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CSO:  Yes... trying to make sense of it now.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::frowns at the sensor readings::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*Engineering*: Get a team down to Deck 16 and finish up the deflector dish and a sensor pod kit and tune the sensors for the interference in the field.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CSO: I have a team going to see if we can get a better picture. We have some sensor pod kit's on board that might help if we swap out some of the pallet sensors.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CEO: Send the data to science.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
:: initiates a secure data transfer::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::sighs;:  CSO:  The source of the distress signal....  It's just a transmitter.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CSO: I recommend we scan the transmitter and bring it aboard with quarantine. I can go over it and deconstruct the data.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO: I cannot imagine any ship surviving for long inside that metallic field. Get a lock on it and beam it aboard.  Perhaps we can learn something else.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CEO: Go ahead.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CSO:  Aye.

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::taps the sides of his control console::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
OPS:  Can you help me get a transporter lock on it?

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
FCO:  Prepare to return to your favorite new docking home.  We have accomplished our mission once they have it brought aboard.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::Hopes are dashed::

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
CSO:  Geeee sir, do we have to?

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
OPS:  Inform Starfleet of our finding and Commander Neepad we will be returning unless she has further orders.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
FCO: They might have your pet iguana.  Did you really request one?

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::begins updating course for Starbase 320::

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::looks at the CSO and only smiles::

CNS_Lt_Xaz says:
::she looks over at the CSO:: CSO: Commander, once we have returned to the Starbase, I would like to begin my first round of evaluations. Starting with the Senior Staff, of course.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
FCO: At least you do not desire one for dinner.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CSO: I'll take care of it. :: hates the station. No good bars::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Takes a seat::  CNS:  You may begin as soon as you have settled.

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::continues to smile::

CNS_Lt_Xaz says:
::she nods and begins to create the schedule at her station::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CNS:  You will find that relationships between the crew and our current home base are not... the most conducive.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
FCO: Quinn? ::looks at a report coming in from general quarters:: I may have something for you.

CNS_Lt_Xaz says:
CSO: Is there a reason behind such disdain?

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::goes to an Engineering lab to work on the transmitter::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::positively identifies the transmitter as being from the Fuzzy Dice.  Wonders who will inform the royal family and what the political ramifications of the prince's death might be::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CNS: Yes.

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
OPS:  For me?

CNS_Lt_Xaz says:
CSO: May I ask what that source is?

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::logs off and goes to the TL:: TL: Main Engineering.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
FCO: First, yes I'm serious. There's been a litter of kittens found on the lower decks. The mother is nowhere to be found. I need five people to take one kitten each until it can be placed somewhere. I know you wanted the Iguana..but...please? They're just babies.

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
OPS: Like I said, don't care for cats much.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CNS:  That answer is not as simple as one might think.  But for the most part, we have a strong disagreement on how things should be handled 'properly'.  I will leave you to learn the rest.  Perhaps you and the station commander will get along fine and you can be our liaison.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
FCO: I knew I could count on you! I'll have the kitten delivered to your quarters.

CNS_Lt_Xaz says:
CSO: Perhaps a fresh face will alleviate some tension. One can only hope.

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::sighs::  Self:  What part of I don't care for cats...?

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::arrives in Main Engineering::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: hearing the conversation, humor dances in her eyes as she her face shows nothing as she looks at the counselor.::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CNS:  That is to be my hopes in this.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::confused and shaken by the reaction of his shipmates to the loss of lives::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
FCO: Take us... :: started to say home, but stops.::  back to the station., Lieutenant Quinn.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: her voice very quiet::  CNS:  Please check up on Lieutenant Ki.  I believe he had higher hopes then I did of survivors.

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