Mission Summary 11411.13

After five days of travel at warp 8, the USS Don Johnson has arrived just outside of the Megara system.
Long range scans reveal no orbiting ships or satellites around Megara 4 and apart from a stray asteroid leaving or entering the system, not much activity.
However, long range sensors are picking up a Starfleet runabout.

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CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: The ship powered down to minimal as she did not want to attract unwanted guests, she quietly waits, scanning through the manual to figure out what went wrong.::

AFCO_Montana says:
::at the helm minding her own business::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::On the bridge, making the arrangements for their guests::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::sitting on the bridge in The Big Chair(tm)::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::at the bridge at his station::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: The computer breaks her concentration as it informs her of an incoming vessel.::

AFCO_Montana says:
OPS: I've never been on a rescue mission before, where do you think we'll put the extra people? Cargo bays?

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
XO: Commander, assuming we find the entire compliment, I've had to reassign both commanders Telarus and Tamaste to temporary quarters. Their quarters are being prepared as we speak.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
XO: still running quiet. EM emissions at minimal.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
FCO: You're lucky. That's my worry, not yours.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Reaching over, she activates the communications and sends an encoded text to Donovan.::

AFCO_Montana says:
OPS: Ah, I see. ::smiles then looks back at her console and sees the timer reaching its finality and notices something odd on her navigational sensors:: XO: Approaching the Megara system sir.  

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::see's the encoded message coming in::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
OPS: Understood Lieutenant. However you have to make it work. Let’s just hope we find them.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
aFCO: Very well. Anything unusual on sensors?

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
XO: Commander...::sends a text informing him that the captain is in the area:: Is there anything else to prepare for?

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Turns power levels back up.::

AFCO_Montana says:
XO: Well.... ::puts it on screen:: XO: I don't know, it just registers as an obstruction on my navigational sensors.  ::drops the ship out of warp:: All: Dropping out of warp.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
aFCO: An obstruction? Onscreen.

AFCO_Montana says:
::points:: XO: I can't make it out... OPS: Can you assist, I'm not that good with the sensors.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::turns to science, inquiring about human lifesigns on the fourth planet::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::looks down at his console as he sees the message::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
FCO: Lemme take a look...::realigns the forward sensor array to focus on the area::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
XO: Our test to minimize our EM footprint was successful. Should I take us to dark?

ACTION: On screen appears a Starfleet Runabout powering up.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::applies a high bandwidth filter to the array::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
XO: It's one of ours. ::wry grin::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: Sends the order to Donovan to open the docking bay and prepare for entry.::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
XO: I've cleared the captain to board.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::informs the docking bay::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
XO: Sorry for the cloak and dagger routine. Had to make sure it was the captain.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: As the docking bay doors open, she realigns the ship for entry.  Smoothly she takes the runabout aboard.::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
CEO: As soon as the Captain is aboard, rig the ship for dark. aFCO: Ensign Montana, take us to the fourth planet.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
XO: Aye aye sir

AFCO_Montana says:
XO: Aye sir.  ::as soon as the runabout docks in the shuttle bay she engages the impulse engines:: XO: ETA 10 minutes, sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::makes preparations::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: As the ship touches down, she begins the shut down sequence.  And then she locks the systems down so that only she had access ability.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
XO: the Captain is aboard. Rigging for dark. All departments securing to dark.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::nods to Commander Telarus::

AFCO_Montana says:
CEO: Commander... How do you propose beaming up an entire Starship compliment from the surface?

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::lights start to dim::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: As the ship goes dark, she stands and makes her way to the back where her bag lay.  Slinging it over her shoulder, she continues on toward the exit hatch.::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
OPS: What information can you give on the system?

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
FCO: we can use isolinear tags or set up pattern enhancers in order to lock larger groups.

AFCO_Montana says:
CEO: And if we don't have the opportunity to beam down and do that? What if we're just in orbit?

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CEO: Commander, the cargo transporters can also be fitted to allow for multiple lifeforms.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Locking the door behind her, she shakes her head at the approaching tech::  EO:  No one is allowed aboard this vessel except for myself or the CEO until you have further orders.

AFCO_Montana says:
::nods:: OPS: Good idea. ::moves the ship around one of the celestial bodies in their path::

EO says:
CO: Aye Captain.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Handing her bag off to be taken to her quarters, she heads for the bridge, contacting her son via telepathy to let him know she was safely aboard.::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
XO: Not much beyond that I believe the forth planet is the only one capable of supporting life as we know it. Lemme check.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
FCO/OPS: As stated by the Lieutenant, we have some extra capacity.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: As the lift doors open to reveal the bridge, her senses quickly take in who is there and not before she takes that step to leave the lift.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
OPS: I am redirecting sensor resources to you and the transporter system to get better pattern locks and enhance them. I think we should be prepared for some interference.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::looks to the turbolift doors as they open:: CO: Captain. I didn’t expect you back so soon.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::shifts power::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO: The admiral indirectly gave me a gift.  Unfortunately, it is broken at the moment.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: As she moves forward.::  CEO:  Commander, we will talk later about my new... toy.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO:  Report.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CO: Understood Captain.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
CO: We are enroute to Megara IV to retrieve the crew of the Rhadey. No news yet. ETA is approximately 5 minutes at full impulse. ::relinquishes the center chair::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
XO: I take that back. On the third planet, there is a thriving colony of Horta. It's volcanic in nature, most inhospitable to us, but perfect for them!

AFCO_Montana says:
::raises both eyebrows and whispers to Donovan:: OPS: What's a Horta? ::pulses the deflector shields to clear some space dust then increases impulse engine output slightly::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Having been sitting for most of the day, she stood beside the chair.::  OPS: I met a Horta many years ago.  It was an interesting and rewarding experience.  They are most... unique.  And often very helpful when coming to tuneling.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO:  What is the current plan?

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
FCO: They're a silicon based life from, essentially, they look like rocks. Not only do they look like rocks, but they thrive on other rocks. Some 200 years ago or so, they were nearly extinct, when a federation ship sort of stumbled upon them and prevented their extinction.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
FCO/CO: They are highly intelligent, hell they had to figure out how to talk to us, not the other way around for a change.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
CO: My plan is to go to the fourth planet and see how we can locate the crew, quietly. I’d prefer an orbital extraction, but not if it risks the crew.

AFCO_Montana says:
::nods interested by both the CO's and the OPS's remarks:: OPS: Fascinating.  XO/CO: Approaching Megara IV now.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::hands the CO a PADD with his briefing on it, and takes a seat in the side chair::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Takes the padd and reads it before handing it back.::  XO:  As you have indicated you will be remaining aboard, if there is a need for an away team, I will lead it.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::blinks:: CO: That is your call, of course, Captain.. however, now that you are here, I am capable of leading any away teams that may be necessary.

AFCO_Montana says:
::looks perturbed:: CO/XO: Uhm... Sirs?

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: A touch of humor briefly lights her eyes.::  XO:  I do not want to change your plan.  :: turns toward afco::

ACTION: A Klingon bird of prey decloaks off the starboard bow appearing on screen between the USS Don Johnson and Megara IV.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
Tactical:  Take us to red alert

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CO: Company.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
Science:  Identify.

AFCO_Montana says:
::panics and hits the all stop button:: All: All stop!

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: grabs for the chair as momentum tries to throw her forward.::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
OPS: Hail them, Lieutenant Donovan.

SO_Ecneics says:
CO: It is a Klingon bird of prey, Captain.  Their weapons are charged and they have locked onto us.  Yet, they have not fired.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
aFCO: Montana... the order to stop was not given.  But for now, remain at stop but prepare to move.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: nods at Eceneics::  OPS:  Open communications.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
XO: Aye ::hails the Klingon vessel, sending the Don Johnson's credentials with the message::

AFCO_Montana says:
::continues to panic and work her consoles:: CO: Aye Captain, I'm sorry! 

Kor'Calay says:
COMM: USS Don Johnson: This is Kor.  How may I ... help you... Federation vessel?

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::put them on screen::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
Kor'Calay: COMM:  This is captain So`tsoh.  It is common curtesy to announce oneself.  It would be most inconvenient on both our parts to report to our superiors of 'friendly fire' damage.  While we thank you for any possible assistance it is not needed at this point.  Is there something you require of us?

Kor'Calay says:
::grins weakly unimpressed:: COMM: CO: We have been asked to provide certain ... protection, by the people in this sector and your visit was ... unannounced.  Please drop your shields and we will beam a delegation aboard to properly greet you. 

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::thinks that's about the worst thing that could happen to them now::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::raises an eyebrow, but says nothing::

AFCO_Montana says:
::grabs a water that a crewman brought her and sips it quietly eyes bolting from the screen to her console and back again::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
Kor'Calay: We were not aware that anyone in this system required any protection.  As this is federation space, they should have let us know.  As for boarding, we have a mission to accomplish.  Perhaps another time.

Kor'Calay says:
::grunts and ends the communication:: 

ACTION: The Klingon ship begins to move off as it decloaks and vanishes off of sensors.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: raises a brow::  XO:  I guess he was not interested in what my grandmother would call, a rain check.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
Tactical:  Track them as long as you can.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
CO: I suppose not. We’ll have to take care whenever our shields are down though.

SO_Ecneics says:
CO: They are gone Captain.  However, something interesting.  We are detecting Starfleet comm badge signals on the planet.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
SO: Do we have an idea of the area?  If so, put it on the screen with the commbadges.  If not... just the commbadges.  I am curious if there is a pattern.

SO_Ecneics says:
CO: They are all planetside.  OPS: Can you get a transporter lock at this distance?  We are still approximately 50,000km from the planet's surface.  ::puts a satellite image of the planet where a cluster of comm badge signals are coming from::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
FCO: A transporter lock? Not without significant risk. We could always try hailing them.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
OPS: How many signals from commbadges are you getting?

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::focuses the sensors:: They're about 76 of them...they are moving, which you could take either way. They seems to be coming in and out, as if they were going inside something and coming out again.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO:  What was the crew compliment of the Rhadey?

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
OPS: How are the sensor readings coming through?

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::distracted:: CEO: Just fine.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
CO: Approximately 750, Captain.  We never did have exact numbers.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO: A trap?

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::shrugs:: CO: Recommend contacting them, finding out what’s going on. No point in silent running now that the Klingons know we’re here.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::takes the data from the Klingon ship we encountered and attempts to see if it’s a warbird registered to the Klingon military::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
CO: I agree with XO. Should I bring our systems back online to full?

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO:  Agreed.  Make contact.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::looks up::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CEO:  Yes... and while you are at it, consider the ability of beaming up the Rhadey crew with a cloaked Klingon vessel breathing down our necks.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
COM: Megara IV: This is Commander Robertson of the USS Don Johnson, attempting contact with the senior officer planetside of the USS Rhadey.

ACTION: The hail goes unanswered...

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
CO: You got it skipper. :: starts to go to work::

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