Mission Summary 11403.06

Through despair and war, The USS Don Johnson's orders have not changed.  The Starfleet entourage led by Vice Admiral D`Sorot prepares to make its way back out of the system.
Sickbay reports Admiral Coltdak's condition has been improved and is ready to be revived pending the Captain's orders.

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CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: In her ready room.::  *Medical*:  I shall be joining you shortly to speak with Admiral Coltdak.

VADM_D`Sorot says:
COMM: USS Don Johnson: It appears your repairs are complete Captain.  We are departing the system to return to Starbase 320, Fair winds...

ACTION: The three federation ships turn to and depart the sector.

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::steps off a turbo-lift onto the bridge, walks over to the helm and relieves the duty flight officer::

MO_Atruh`Atol says:
*CO*: Aye aye Captain, waiting for your arrival.  Sickbay out. ::prepares the waking potions::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::In his quarters, combing his hair before his duty shift::

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::slips into the help seat and logs in, quickly checks settings and status::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
COMM: VADM:  Acknowledged, sir.  Again, thank you for your assistance.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::in sickbay::  MO:  Are you certain this is safe?  ::gestures towards the medication::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::exits his quarters and takes the turbolift to the bridge::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Taking a deep breath, she stands.  Her crew should be starting to arrive for Alpha shift.::

MO_Atruh`Atol says:
::startled:: CTO: Oh, Commander! I mean Lieutenant, you startled me.  ::holds her chest and sighs:: CTO: Yes, it's perfectly safe.  We inject the equivalent of smelling salts if you lived in the 20th century.

TO_Trois says:
::reports for bridge duty::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::suspicious::  MO:  Why did you wait until now to revive him?

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::arrives on the bridge and relives the duty operations officer. Logs in::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Leaves behind the barren room to the familiar light and sounds of the bridge.  Her eyes going towards Tobias.::

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
:: notices the CO enter the bridge::  CO:  The Admiral and his escort have left the system, sir.::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Nods as she moves to join him.::  FCO:  How are you feeling?

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::in his office::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Nods another greeting towards Donovan.::

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
CO:  Good.  How about yourself?

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::looks up:: CO: Captain.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::preparing for meeting with Captain::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
FCO:  Physically, I am fine.  As soon as you have set a course, I want you to join me as I head for medical to talk to our guest.

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
CO:  All-right. Heading?

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::signals for a replacement flight officer to the bridge::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
FCO:  Our original destination.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::heads to bridge via TL::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Makes her way to her chair, standing in front of it, waiting for Tobias.::

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::updates the course as the replacement flight officer arrives::  CO: Course laid in, and engaged.  ::stands up giving the seat over to his replacement... turns to the CO::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::arrives at Bridge::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
OPS:  Lieutenant Donovan, you have the bridge.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CO: Understood

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Makes her way to the lift and steps in as the doors slide smoothly open.::

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::follows the CO::

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
CO: So...  We're going to question the Romulan?

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::recalls the subordinate he just let leave and takes the big chair. Thinking he could get to like this::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CO: Captain I have the repair reports.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
FCO:  Yes.  And I have a request.  :: watches him as the door slides shut.::

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
CO:  Really? A request?

MO_Atruh`Atol says:
CTO: His wounds needed time to heal, as well as we needed to get our resident experts on Romulan physiology to review his case and provide us with advice.  Unfortunately, all of our resident experts reside at Starbase 320.  Fortunately, some of them were aboard the Parsons.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
MO: Not for anyone's convenience then.  Totally legitimate reasons, right?

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
FCO: I still have not worked out what occurred.  And I do not know where the ship stands in the position of a first officer, but it is quite obvious we need at least another person to step in automatically into command should I not be available.  I need a second officer. I want someone I know who has been here and knows the ship and crew.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
FCO:  I want you.

MO_Atruh`Atol says:
::looks around:: CTO: Well... the longer he rests, the better he'll be when he wakes.  So, yes and no.  ::nervous:: CTO: Is that what you mean?

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: steps off the lift as the doors slide open, making her way the short distance to medical.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::waits for Captain::

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::stands there for a moment dumbfounded::  CO: Whaaaa?

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::slowly follows the CO::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
MO:  It would be unfortunate if we were manipulating his condition for political reasons.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Glances wryly at Tobias::  FCO:  My mother used to say if you left your mouth open too long, strange things could fly into it.

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::pauses for moment more::  CO:  Sorry.  I just, ah. I don't catch your meaning.

MO_Atruh`Atol says:
::chuckles nervously:: CTO: Political? ::moves toward the biobed holding Coltdak and taps a few keys on the monitor to refresh the data::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
MO:  There seems to be some confusion about his political alliances.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
FCO:  Simple enough.  You are for the moment what is called my right hand man.  Should it be needed, you will take command of the ship.  :: enters through the doors, pausing that brief moment.  She nods to the security officers there and makes her way over to the biobed.::

MO_Atruh`Atol says:
::looks at the CTO confused:: CTO: Lieutenant Ki, we are not politicians in Sickbay, we are Doctors and Nurses, and other medical professionals.  Speaking of which, can you please inform your security detail that they are no longer needed? The Don Johnson is safe. Don't you think??  ::puts her hands on her hips::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*CO*: Awaiting for you to go over repair reports.

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::stops dead in tracks, watches the CO enter sick bay::  Self/CO:  Me?  Command... the ship?

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::logs onto a station to monitor core systems::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO: Lieutenant.  :: there is a slight question in her voice as she expected her CTO to be making his way to the bridge.::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
MO:  I'll leave that up to the Captain to decide.  ::suspiciousness deepens::  When are you going to do it?

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  Captain.

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::crosses the threshold into sick bay, catches up with the CO::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::decides to head back to office::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
MO: Is the admiral awake?

MO_Atruh`Atol says:
::disregards the CTO's question:: CO: No Captain, we were awaiting your arrival, whenever you're ready. ::holds the hypospray in her hand::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: nods for the doctor to continue.::

MO_Atruh`Atol says:
::nods and walks over to Coltdak injecting the hypospray:: CO: It should be a few seconds before he is alert and attentive.  If there is anything else Captain, I will be attending to our other patients. ::departs the immediate vicinity::

Coltdak says:
::groans and stirs::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::signs a padd the yeoman brings him.::

TO_Trois says:
::quietly and unobtrusively performing bridge duties::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: simply nods her understanding as she shifts over to take a seat on the biobed.::  CTO/FCO:  Do not hover, please.  :: looks toward Coltdak::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::stands back:

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::pulls back slightly::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
TO: Trois..you know, when I told you to fire on the chief engineering officer.. it was in the best interest of the ship. Besides, we both missed.

TO_Trois says:
::nods:: OPS:  I also believed he had lost his mind.

Coltdak says:
::looks over at the Captain and puts a look of disgust on his face while he turns away he sternly reports:: CO: You will face your Federation's highest Court Martial for what has transpired.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: quietly::  Coltdak:  I hope you are feeling better.  We should soon have you returned to your people.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
TO: As they say in the academy...he was nucking futs

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
Coltdak:  I was not the one to fire on an alien ship that had come in a diplomatic position.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::hopes the CO reigns in her pride quickly::

TO_Trois says:
OPS:  Is that the technical term for it, Sir?

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::walks over to the core and looks over diagnostic report::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
TO: In a nutshell, yes.

Coltdak says:
::raises an eyebrow and sits up slowly:: CO: I do not know of any ship firing on your vessel, but I feel the effects of the Nimbal poison.  One that we are well aware your Starfleet is in possession of. ::rubs his head with one hand in pain::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::eyes the MO with suspicion::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: confusion in her eyes she tilts her head slightly::  Coltdak:  Nimbal poison?  Please explain.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::adjust some inter mix ratio systems and settings::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::steps closer to the MO::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*OPS*: Lieutenant can you send down your Operations report.

TO_Trois says:
OPS:  He could have killed us all.

Coltdak says:
CO/CTO: The Nimbal poison is as good as any gets, undetectable by most routine detection methods.  Yet, its effects are quite lethal.  I was not aware Starfleet had an antidote as well.  It attacks the nervous system and debilitates its victim from within.  My remaining cranial pain is a side effect. ::stands weakly holding onto the biobed for support::

MO_Atruh`Atol says:
::looks over at the CTO:: CTO: What? ::looks back at her padd::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
*CEO*: Sure, I'll have it sent down. What is our general status? Most of what I can tell from operations indicates we are green across the board.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
MO:  What's this about an antidote?

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: raises her voice slightly:: MO:  Doctor, please join us for clarification.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::signals to the duty officer to send the last three days worth of logs to engineering::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
Coltdak:  If you were poisoned, it was not by my hand or orders.  Is there a purpose to this drug?

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
TO: I...Yeah. ::pauses:: He could have.

MO_Atruh`Atol says:
::clears her throat:: CO: Yes Captain, I overheard.  I can confirm the Nimbal poison was present in Admiral Coltdak's body at the time we placed him in stasis.  How he contracted it is unknown.  The USS Parsons medical staff was familiar with it and was able to produce the antidote using the ship's replicator systems.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*OPS*: There seems to be some hiccups here and their but we are ok for now.

ACTION: The USS Don Johnson arrives at the Hayraman system.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
*CEO*: Good to hear. You have the last three days worth of operations logs now. Bridge out.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
:wondering what is really going on::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
MO: How long does it take for this drug to work?  In otherwords, how long had it been in his system?

TO_Trois says:
OPS:  He sounds normal now.  Do you think he's cured?

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::reviews structure report on areas with emergency bulkheads::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
Duty OPS: Send out Hyraman friends the standard greeting

OPS_PO_Mahaffey says:
OPS: Aye Sir ::sends out the standard hail::

Coltdak says:
::coughs:: CO: One hour.  ::stands up straight:: CO: I must return to my shuttle at once.  Where is my security detail and why are there so many officers in this sickbay?  ::points to the security personnel::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*DC Teams*: Please prioritize getting the bulkheads fixed.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::shakes his head:: TO: No. It will take years and years of therapy. Years and years.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
Coltdak:  You fired upon my chief tactical officer, harming him.  You then turned your phaser on me.  Given the amount of time from your arrival to my ship and my crew returning fire and placing you here, it was before that hour.  You have been in stasis the past few days.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
Coltdak:  Your crew is awaiting you in our lounge at the moment, being prepared to return with you.  We are in approach to your system and should be there shortly if we are not already.

Hayraman Governor Malcorn says:
COMM: USS Don Johnson: Federation Starship, this is Governor Malcorn.  Your arrival surprises us, however we acknowledge your hail.  Is there something we can do for you?

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::gets the logs and reviews the alerts::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::notices that there are plasma leaks in areas withe most structural damage::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
Coltdak:  The Romulan Empire claims you as their agent.  Is this true?

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
COMM: Malcorn: We'd like to meet with you...and we have a few of your people aboard we'd like to repatriate.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::increases containment field in those areas::

Coltdak says:
CO: Dear Cap... ::looks at the CTO viciously:: CTO: You will mind your station and not question me!  ::turns back to the Captain in a hurry:: CO: We must depart immediately, there is no time.

TO_Trois says:
::searching intelligence reports for information about Malcorn::

Malcorn says:
COMM: OPS: Please identify yourselves, did you say you are holding hostages?

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::backs off::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Lifts a brow::  Coltdak:  My security officer (stresses the word) is doing his job.  As for your concern of departing, as I mentioned, you will be back to your people soon.  You need not be worried about that.

TO_Trois says:
OPS:  He seems legitimate.

Coltdak says:
::stands tall without supporting himself on the bed:: CO: The time will be now.  Am I free to leave?  

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
COMM: This is the USS Don Johnson, of the United Federation of Planets. They aren't hostages. There was an incident aboard, and they were transported over. 

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
Coltdak:  One moment.  :: glances at her CTO and then steps out of basic hearing range.

Malcorn says:
COMM: OPS: Hold... ::checks with an officer off screen:: COMM: OPS: Our people are all accounted for.  What incident do you speak of?

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
*OPS*:  So'tsoh to Donovan.  Have we made contact with the separatist?  Coltdak is requesting to leave, now.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::hisses:: Coltdak:  Who the hell are you and what is your purpose here?

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::mutes the comm:: *CO*: Yes, and there asking a lot of terse questions, wich I am having to sidestep.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Motions Tobias over towards her.::

TO_Trois says:
OPS:  Should I charge weapons Sir?

Coltdak says:
::raises his voice again and changes his tone to a demeaning one:: CTO: Mind your place!  You have the information you asked for, release us at once!

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::moves towards the CO::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
TO: Negative

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
*OPS*:  Inform them of our being stopped by Coltdak in their name.  And that he is currently aboard with a team of his people.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::has some information but no idea what means::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
FCO:  I need you to head for the bridge.  Obviously things are not as they seem, as we thought.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
Coltdak:   I will do what I can to get you out of here alive.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::unmutes the comm:: COMM: We were stopped by one of your representatives....Coltdak. He is aboard with a team of his people.

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::nods to the CO, then turns and heads out of sickbay::

TO_Trois says:
::disappointed::  OPS:  Aye.

Coltdak says:
CTO: Yes, as you have been well compensated to do.  The time is now!

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Looks from one man to the other, unable to understand what exactly was going on and uncertain that her CTO who was apparently supposed to be part of this, did either.::

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::enters the nearest turbo-lift::  TL: Bridge.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
Coltdak:  Your shuttle is still in the shuttlebay, but your people are scattered.

Malcorn says:
::again confers with someone offscreen:: COMM: OPS: We do not recognize that name, can you please explain how he came to be aboard your vessel, and how you believe he is in connection with us?  Is this a threat of some kind?

Coltdak says:
::taps his wrist:: *Security Details*: It is time to go.  ::starts stepping slowly away from his biobed toward the door:: CTO: Lead me.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Returns::  Coltdak:  Your governor has been informed that we are bringing you to them.  There is no hurry.  We will get you there safely.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::sits:: COMM Malcorn: He seems to know you. We invited him aboard.

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::exits the turbo-lift on the bridge, moves to and relieves the duty flight officer after being briefed on the status of the helm::

Coltdak says:
::pauses:: CO: No time Captain, I must leave immediately.  My people have been informed.  Your inspection has passed, you are free to go.  ::continues to move toward the door::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  Captain.  We must decide now.  He came to our ship in good faith.  Now he's asking us to let him go

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
Coltdak:  Now!  Let's go!

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Lifts a brow at the two men.  Whatever was going on with the Romulans, it was not really theirs to interfere.::  CTO:  See to our guest.

Coltdak says:
::marches swiftly with the CTO out the Sickbay doors::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Motions security to go with them.::

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