Mission Summary 11409.25

Three days have gone by and the USS Don Johnson along with the gimp USS Telemacus have just arrived in the vicinity of Starbase 320 and dropped out of warp.

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Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: On the bridge, watching the station grow on the screen.::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::wakes up in the dark with an uncomfortable feeling that he's supposed to be somewhere::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::sitting in his customary not-quite-The Big Chair(tm), watching the view screen:: FCO: As soon as Operations clears us, take us in to dock.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::In his quarters, combing his hair::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::walks onto the Bridge::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
<TO_LT_Keli>:: on the bridge at the tactical station::

Host KingToros says:
<aFCO_Montana> XO: Aye sir, approaching at one half impulse, ETA to starbase 10 minutes.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
XO: Commander ::nods and walks to his station::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Around her the crew performed their orders in prepartion of arrival.  She was tempted to once again ask OPS if there was anything from the admiral.::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
<OPS_Ens_Mahaffey> ::manning his station, wondering why Donovan is late::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::nods at the CEO:: OPS: Ensign Mahaffey, request clearance to dock from Starbase.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::checks the time.  Remembers he told Keli he was going to take this shift's bridge duty::

Host VADM_D`Sorot says:
@::reviews several mission debriefings and heads to Starbase Operations with his aides::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::gets out of bed and looks for his clothes::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
<OPS_Ens_Mahaffey> CO: Aye, ::sends the standard hail to the station operations manager::

Host VADM_D`Sorot says:
@::steps into the Starbase Operations Center stifling any formality of his arrival and receives a nod from his Operations Officer that the expected hail has arrived:: COMM: Don Johnson: Starbase Three Two Zero here, how may we be of service to the crew of the USS Don Johnson?

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::arrives on the bridge and relives Mahaffey, who stays briefly to tell him of the hail::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::sees a big red ribbon on the floor and empty bottle of wine on the sidebar, but no clothes::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CO: I have the Admiral Ma'am. On screen.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::starts a bit, not expecting the reply::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Lifts her brow at the incoming message but remains quiet, leaving arrival to Robertson.::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::monitors the Telemacus as they make contact with the station::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::rises:: COMM: SB 320: This is the Executive Officer. Request permission to dock for shore leave and senior staff debriefing with Vice Admiral D'Sorot.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::recalls the previous evening as he replicates a new uniform::

Host VADM_D`Sorot says:
@::directs his Operations Officer to transmit docking clearance to the USS Telemacus but to hold on sending the same to the Don Johnson:: COMM: Don Johnson: Permission to dock is denied, the USS Telemacus has precedence as a ship in need of repair.  Stand by for my arrival, please assemble your senior staff in a conference room of your choosing.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::realizes that he busted out of his self-imposed exile by taking a long and mostly naked late night stroll around the lower decks.::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::looks up::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::nods:: COMM: SB 320: Understood, Admiral. Don Johnson out. ::nods to LtJG Donovan to cut the communications::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::quickly gets dressed::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::cuts the comm::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: The other brow joins the first..  Looking at empty berths she looks toward Robertson::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO:  We are either unwanted or we will not be staying long.

Host VADM_D`Sorot says:
@::nods to his Operations Officer and heads toward the Starbase transporter room:: OPS: Authorize transport of personnel and equipment as needed, but that ship is not to dock without my orders. ::leaves as his Operations Officer acknowledges::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::leaves Keli's quarters::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::returns the CO's look with a suspicious one of his own:: *ALL*: All hands, this is the Executive Officer.  We won't be docking quite yet.  We still may get shore leave, it is unknown at this point.  Our Sector Commander is coming aboard shortly.  All hands are expected to comport themselves with the usual dignity that we would always afford our Sector Commander.  That being said, all senior staff, report to the Observation Lounge. Robertson out.

Host VADM_D`Sorot says:
ACTION: The USS Telemacus approaches the Starbase and initiates docking procedures without incident, passing the USS Don Johnson.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::groans, thinking he could use a beer::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
*EO*: Make ready Engineering for Flag Officer. The Admiral is coming on board.

Host VADM_D`Sorot says:
<aFCO_Montana> ::brings the ship to an all stop just 750km from the station:: All: Holding station outside the station, sirs.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::absentmindedly rubs his hand through his hair as he rides in a turbo lift::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
CO: I agree, Captain.  Or maybe Section 31 has some influence on the station and the Admiral wants to talk to us here first.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
::Pushes off from the back of the chair where she had been standing.::  XO:  Let us go meet the admiral.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
<EO_Sterling> *CEO*: Aye sir going condition Bravo.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::sees the slight slump as Lieutenant Donovan groans, and clasps him on the shoulder:: OPS: Don't worry, Lieutenant. We'll get us some downtime. ::turns to the Skipper:: CO: Aye, Captain.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
CO/XO: Should I accompany you all if the conversation turns the way of Section 31?

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CEO:  No.  Meet us in the conference room with the others.  :: walks to the lift and waits.::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
:;recalls Mahaffey, and begins making his way to the observation lounge:: XO: Let’s hope so.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
CO: Aye aye.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::steps into the turbo lift, calling out:: OPS: You have the bridge, Lieutenant.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::arrives on the bridge looking a little worse for wear::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::grabs his PADD and starts to prep for the debrief::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Stepping in, turns around to face the door.::  XO: Thoughts?

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
<OPS_Mahffey> :: wonders if anything bad will happen while he has the bridge::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::speaks as the turbo lift whisks its way towards the transporter room:: CO: We followed orders, Captain.  He can't hold anything against us.

Host VADM_D`Sorot says:
@::steps onto the transporter padd ordering the operator to signal the Don Johnson of his desire to beam over::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
CO: Either he wants to catch us alone before Section 31 gets a word in, or he got in trouble and wants to take it out on us. Those are my thoughts.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: A touch of wry humor enters her eyes.::  XO:  We always follow orders.  But that does not mean he is happy with us or the way we do them.  ::  as the doors slide open, she pauses that brief moment before stepping off.::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Waiting for a crewman to pass, she heads toward the transporter room and enters.::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::smirks:: CO: Understand all, Captain. Sounds like I might get a little insubordinate then. I'll do my best to restrain myself. ::walks down the hall and into the transporter room behind the Captain::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::standing very close to and whispering with Lt. Keli at the tactical station::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: comes to a stop as the beam is being initiated.::  XO: We shall see.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::nods::

Host VADM_D`Sorot says:
ACTION: The Admiral dematerializes off of the Starbase and materializes onto the Don Johnson's transporter padd in front of the CO and XO.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: As the beam releases the admiral, she nods a greeting.::  Vadm:  Admiral.

Host VADM_D`Sorot says:
::looks from the CO to the XO and locks eyes with the CO:: CO: Captain. ::points to the XO as he keeps his gaze with the CO:: CO: He's still here?

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::restrains himself with a smirk::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::mills about the observation lounge::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::touches her arm as he speaks::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
VADM:  So it would appear.  :: turns slightly in invitation of leaving the room.::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::crosses the bridge towards the observation lounge::

Host VADM_D`Sorot says:
::nods and begins walking out of the Transporter room toward a turbo lift:: XO: That was unexpected.  ::hands the CO a padd:: CO: Take a look at the damage report from the Telemacus.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
VADM: Pleasure to see you again, Admiral.  Any reason we're stuck using our transporters to resupply when you have open berths available? ::falls in stride::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Taking the padd she reads through what she already knew and handed it back without a word.::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::walks into the lounge:: OPS: Seamus, what do you think this is about?

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::steps in behind the CEO, regarding him coldly::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CEO: Is that a serious question? On this ship?

Host VADM_D`Sorot says:
::takes the padd back stepping into a TL:: XO: There is. CO: Where are we headed? ::looks blankly through the open doorway of the turbo lift not at either of them::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
VADM:  Observation lounge.  :: follows the admiral into the lift and orders the lift shortly after the XO steps through.::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
OPS: You know what yeah, expect the unexpected or the outside of the ordinary.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
VADM: Care to let us in on this before the rest of our staff hear it, Admiral? Or are you one for surprises?

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CEO:  Or the undisciplined and overzealous.

Host VADM_D`Sorot says:
::nods at the speculation of the senior officers without acknowledging it:: XO: I understand you have two bodies aboard. CO: Where is Ensign Stirling?

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
CTO: With respect, I don't think our crew falls into those categories.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CEO:  I think that boy you sent along with the away team falls into that category.  Or is killing Starfleet officers okay with you?

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
VADM:  If he is doing his duties, he is down in engineering.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::Watches the doors open onto the bridge, and waits for the CO and Admiral to step out::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
<EO_Sterling> Engineering: Let's get the EPS Conduits on Deck 7 back up and running. Margueille get the injectors swapped out on assembly three.

Host VADM_D`Sorot says:
CO/XO: We are to talk about him. ::steps off and walks across the bridge into the Observation Lounge stepping just inside the door to allow the CO and XO to enter after him::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: As the Admiral heads out, she follows before stepping slightly off to the side and heading for the observation lounge where she waits for him to proceed in.::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::assumes a formal stance::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::comes to attention::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::stands to attention::

Host VADM_D`Sorot says:
All: As you were, please be seated. ::goes to the main display and puts in an isolinear chip::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::resumes his previous posture and sits down::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Entering, she quickly takes in her command crew before moving toward the table.::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::Nods toward the VADM and takes a seat::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::takes a seat::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::Takes a seat near the head of the table by the CO, watching::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::taps away on his PADD::

Host VADM_D`Sorot says:
::taps on his padd and puts up a picture of the CEO:: All: Do any of you recognize this man?

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::still thinking about Commander Tamaste's comments, still hasn't read all the after action reports::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: With reluctance, she takes a chair. And views the screen.::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::looks at the picture::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::is a little confused as he sees his own picture up on the screen::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
VADM: What is this, Admiral? Some kind of joke?

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
VADM: Is this about the time...::thinks better of it and shuts up::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
VADM: With respect Admiral I have to agree with my XO, why do you have a picture of me up on the screen sir?

Host VADM_D`Sorot says:
All: What?? ::appears angry then looks at the screen:: Self: Oh, sorry, wrong picture. ::taps his padd again and puts up the pictures of the two Starfleet Officers that are in the morgue, the photos of them are their service pictures:: 

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
VADM:  I remember them.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Lifts a brow with barely a shake of her head.  The admiral had a penchant for such actions.::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
VADM: I processed the paperwork on them. So yes.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::pulls up the after action report::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::looks at the men pictured:: VADM: Those are the two officers who were killed on the station by our crew, Admiral, after they tried to kill us.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
VADM:  I stunned one right before the explosion.  He never knew how he died.

Host VADM_D`Sorot says:
CTO: No you don't and no you didn't.  ::takes his padd and their pictures digitally disappear:: OPS: No you did not. ::looks around the room:: XO: That is incorrect.  All: They don't exist, they never have.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: As she views the lost crewmembers, that sense of loss and sadness slip through her before she puts them aside.::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::nods::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
VADM: With all due respect, Admiral... can we cut to the chase here?  They're in our morgue right now. I get what you're saying, so let's just move on with things, shall we?

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::looks a bit pissed off, bemused::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Her eyes narrow on the Admiral.  If what he was saying was to be true, it reinforced her reason for despising section 31.::  VADM:  Explain.

Host VADM_D`Sorot says:
XO: They are not any longer.  All: The isolinear chip I have inserted contains a viral program designed to remove all traces of your previous mission to do with Section 31.  The bodies have been removed from you morgue through routine transports of equipment and people on and off your ship.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
VADM:  I repeat, Explain.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::thinks of the tricorder he has not dumped to the mainframe yet::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::wonders why the Admiral is taking a clandestine actions regarding the officer's deaths::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::wondering if they'll try to erase their memories somehow::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::resolves to fight to the death anyone who tries::

Host VADM_D`Sorot says:
CTO: Congratulations, you were successful.  The station has been destroyed.  ::looks to the CEO:: EO: Ensign Stirling is relieved of duty aboard the USS Don Johnson and to report to Starbase 320 immediately.  CO: Your crew is hereby ordered silent to any discussions about Section 31, and any Starfleet presence other than yourselves and the USS Telemacus in pursuit of Ferengi Arms Dealers.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Her eyes narrowed as she felt her temper rise.  But to those around her she looked calm.::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::sends an encoded message to his station in Engineering:: Station: Enable Black Protocol ::his station is instant firewalled with files being encrypted and backed up off site::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::wonders if this order impacts his investigation of Lieutenant Ki::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::wonders why the Admiral looked at him::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::glares:: VADM: What are our new orders, Admiral?

Host VADM_D`Sorot says:
::receives an alert on his padd:: CEO: One more stunt like that and Commander Khandari will realize his threat.  Do you understand Lieutenant Commander Telarus?

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
<EO_Sterling> *CEO*: Commander...

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Glances at Telarus::

Host VADM_D`Sorot says:
CO: Captain So`tsoh, your crew seem to have difficulty in following orders.  Perhaps they should be relieved of duty as well, or proper actions taken for previous court martialable offenses of which I have taken your personal recommendation and seen to see passed.  ::glares at Telarus::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::considers smothering Telarus in his sleep::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
VADM: Crystal sir

Host VADM_D`Sorot says:
::sits:: CO: I cannot answer your questions.  Your mission was a failure, and at its root cause is the behavior we have seen time and time again aboard this vessel.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::is feeling the heat::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::offended::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
VADM:  Our mission was a failure in what way?  The death of those crewmen whose lives you wish to delete?  A failure because we lacked information before going in and unable to attain it when we needed it?

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::Rises in his chair slightly:: VADM: Then perhaps our problem, -Admiral-, was your leadership.  Your orders to us were to investigate and destroy the station.  We did that.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO:  Commander, be seated.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::shakes his head:: VADM: Can't say that I understand this either.

Host VADM_D`Sorot says:
::raises his voice and points to the CEO while looking toward the CO ignoring the other officers:: CO: He tried to warn you, tried to tell you that there were other forces at play, but you didn't listen.  While I can appreciate the difficulty of your choices to follow my orders, or to trust your senior officers, the decision was incorrect.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
VADM: So what you're telling us, Admiral, is that we're better off following orders through back channels rather than the actual orders in writing from you?  And when we try to get answers from you, you're too busy for us?

Host VADM_D`Sorot says:
::sighs and looks back at each of the faces of the senior officers around the table::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
VADM:  Then you should have responded when we asked for answers to that the error would have been avoided.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
~~~~ XO:  Hold...~~~~

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::nods:: VADM: Our ship, our crew, showed loyalty to the orders of our Sector Commander over Section 31. Watch what precedent you set here, Admiral. Again, with all -due- respect. ::sits angrily::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
VADM: My crewmates and my Commanding Officer especially we did what we could with what little we had to work with. We didn't want to start incidents with other governments and other forces pulling our crank...sir.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::doesn't want the crew to suffer for "doing the right thing"::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::watches everybody blurting things out willy nilly::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::disgusted::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
All:  Hold

Host VADM_D`Sorot says:
::takes a deep breath and stands looking around the room then looking squarely at the XO:: XO: Permission to dock has been granted. OPS: I will be monitoring all communication from the USS Don Johnson, I would hope you would help facilitate that.  ::removes the isolinear chip from the display:: CO: I will see you in my office in one week, not sooner.  I will have your mission orders then.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::frowns ferociously at his crewmates around the table::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: she looks to the admiral and something within her steps back.  Her voice is cold.::  VADM:  Understood.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Stands::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
VADM: Of course. ::wry::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
:stands as well::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::levels his gaze back at the Vice Admiral:: VADM: Lost your fourth star over this, Sir? ::stands::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO:  Commander, we shall talk afterwards.

Host VADM_D`Sorot says:
::glances at the standing officers skipping over the XO before landing his gaze on the CO ... He nods and leaves the room:: All: I can find my own way back to the transporter room, dismissed.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::inclines his head slightly toward the CO, nodding::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
All:  Begin shore leave once we are docked.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::exits without saying a word::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO:  Commander, you are with me.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::thinks to himself:: Self: Damn the XO has got brass.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::beginning to believe that the whole damn ship has a discipline problem::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Waits for the room to exit before heading out and toward the lift.  She says nothing as she waits for the lift doors to open and steps inside.::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::follows the CO::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::exits to go to Main Engineering::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::stays in the observation room and looks out the window::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Once the doors slide shut, she orders it to the arboretum.::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::stands facing the door, silent::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::sighs::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: As the lift doors open, on silent feet she exits with her usual nano pause before heading down the hall.  Still silent she enters the arboretum.::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::again, follows the CO, not saying a word.. not sure what to say without exploding::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::arrives in Main Engineering and has read the after action report: EO: Sterling my office now! ::angry, walks into his office with the EO in tow and shuts the door::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: In but a moment she notes the room is empty of humanoid life.::  Computer, secure room.  :: she then takes him toward the back where the falls are.  There she turns to face him.::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::looks at the CO::

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