Mission Summary 11606.09

The Klingons are having a territorial dispute near the Vodrey Nebula.  The Nebula borders on Federation and Klingon space and we have outposts as well as resupply vessels in the area.

The USS Don Johnson accelerated speed to arrive ahead of schedule as multiple ship explosions are detected on sensors.  The Don Johnson is 10 minutes outside of the system travelling at maximum warp.

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CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
SO: As soon as you can determine who is blowing up and possibly why, let me know.

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
::sits back at his console after having been relieved to grab lunch::

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
::nods as he finishes sipping his coffee:: CO: Yes ma'am.

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
OPS: Anything from starfleet?

OPS_Lt_Donovan says:
::at his station, monitoring communications::

aCTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::keeps an eye on the tactical display::

aFCO_Ens_Solaran says:
CO: Captain, exiting warp in 90 seconds.

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
aCTO:  Anything?

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
aCTO: Weapons at ready.

OPS_Lt_Donovan says:
CO: Nothing so far Ma'am.

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
aFCO:  Be prepared for evasive maneuver to get us out of here.

aCTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
CO: More of the same, captain. We've been at condition red since you authorized. Weapons on standby, shields active.

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
OPS: Send them one last update... we may not get another chance any time soon.

OPS_Lt_Donovan says:
CO: I'll get right on it

aFCO_Ens_Solaran says:
::nods:: cO: Impulse in 60 seconds and counting.

OPS_Lt_Donovan says:
::sends a message to Starfleet informing them of the situation::

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
::Leans forward, eyes on the forward screen::

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
OPS: Any luck in contacting some from the federation in this area?  Preferably someone who knows what is going on.  But anything at the moment.

OPS_Lt_Donovan says:
CO: I'll send out a general hail.

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
::scans the area around the Don Johnson::

OPS_Lt_Donovan says:
::hails any federation ships in the area:: CO: I'm not sure we'll get anything.

ACTION: The ship drops out of warp in the middle... of space.  Several ships are in the area, but there is no evidence of an active conflict.

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
OPS: Even a civilian would be welcome at this point.

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
:: almost frowns as she looks toward tactical::

OPS_Lt_Donovan says:
::looks at the screen::

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
All:  Explain

OPS_Lt_Donovan says:
CO: You've got me.

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
CO: Captain, it looks like we're either too late, or we scared them off.

OPS_Lt_Donovan says:
CO: Communications are quiet. Too quiet.

aCTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
CO: Picking up 6 ships, captain. And... the debris, likely from those ships. Either we missed the fun or they're resting.

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
OPS:  Contact the station.  We are guests coming into the area.

aCTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
CO: All are Klingon.

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
::nods in agreement with Arinoch and scans each of the Klingon ships individually:: CO: From the debris fields, either four small ships or 2-3 larger ships.  Very hard to tell.

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
aCTO:  Keep us at red alert, but I do not want it to appear as if we are here to do battle.

OPS_Lt_Donovan says:
::sends a standard hail to the station::

aCTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::disengages weapons, but keeps the systems on emergency standby::

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
SO: Can you get a sample of the debris without alerting anyone?

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
aCTO:  Can you get the registry on the Klingon ships?

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
::nods:: CO: I believe so Captain, but we will have to drop shields to do so.

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
SO: Coordinate with OPS and when tactical gives you the go ahead.

ACTION: The outpost on the furthest edge of the Nebula, barely within sensor range signals the Don Johnson, responding to its general hail.

aCTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
CO: That might take some doing, but official diplomatic channels should give us... something.

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
::nods:: aFCO: Please bring us within 100 meters of the debris field at these coordinates, you should only need a minor course change. ::sends the coordinates::

OPS_Lt_Donovan says:
CO: Someone out there is responding. One of the outposts

OPS_Lt_Donovan says:
::Puts it onscreen::

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
aCTO: Request permission to drop shields, the full transporter cycle should take approximately 60 seconds.

aFCO_Ens_Solaran says:
::nods, tweaking the heading just slightly::

aCTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::glances briefly at science, nods once and keys in a command:: SO: Shields are programmed to disengage when you initiate transport. They'll reactivate when the computer reports complete, ensign.

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
COMM: Outpost K-224: This is Captain So`tsoh of the Starship Don Johnson.  May we have permission to dock?

Merg says:
COMM: CO: This is Merg.  House of Katarn.  You have entered an active war zone, Captain.  Welcome.  If you make it here without incident, you may dock.

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
aCTO: Aye sir. ::locks onto several random components that could be used to identify the destroyed vessel while scanning for life signs:: CO: No life signs in the debris, nor any escape pods in the area.  

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
COMM: Merg: Thank you.  We were not informed this was an active war zone.  My understanding this was an area of civilians from many areas, including Starfleet.  Can you inform us what has occured?

aFCO_Ens_Solaran says:
SO: We're in position. ::Slows just enough so as to not alter too dramatically that position::

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
:: Simply nods, having heard the SO::

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
::nods:: aFCO/aCTO: Initiating transport. ::activates the ship's cargo transporters and beams some material to the cargo bay for analysis::

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
:: quietly:: aFCO: Take us there.  ETA?

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
aFCO: At a normal pace.

Merg says:
COMM: CO: Starfleet? ::chuckles:: You are the first Starfleet we have seen in this area for some time.  You see that outpost there? The one you are very near?  They are about to attack you.

aCTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::keeps an eye on the shield indicators as transport completes, watches them switch back to active::

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
::completes transport:: aCTO: Thank you, I'm done. ::sends a science team to analyze the cargo::

aCTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
SO: And apparently not a moment too soon. ::turns briefly:: CO: Shields back online, captain.

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
COMM:  Merg:  That would be most unfortunate, not to mention annoying.  :: would also add illogical, but they were dealing with Klingons.::  Why would they attack us?

aFCO_Ens_Solaran says:
CO: At full impulse, we can reach the destination outpost in approximately 15 minutes.

Merg says:
COMM: CO: Because they are animals! ::bangs his hands on his console angrily:: 

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
aFCO:  Proceed.

Host Toros says:
ACTION: A second response to hail is now being received by the Don Johnson.

aFCO_Ens_Solaran says:
::nods once, and quietly lays in their course and speed, pushing impulse to full::

OPS_Lt_Donovan says:
CO: We have another Comm now. Onscreen?

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
COMM: Merg: I would be interested in understanding this area better.  Can you tell me where the federation civilians in the area have gone?

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
:: quietly for his ears alone::  OPS: Find out who they are and what they want... or is this a reaponse to our original hail?

OPS_Lt_Donovan says:
::mutes the current comm:: CO: K-228 is hailing.

OPS_Lt_Donovan says:
CO: Yes.

Merg says:
COMM: CO: Why do you keep asking about Federation civilians?  I've told you I haven't seen any, and you are the first humans in this area!

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
:: motions him to unmute the current comm::

aCTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::extends sensor reach to maximum, then on a thought, taps in a sequence to account for possible cloaked ships::

OPS_Lt_Donovan says:
::unmutes::

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
COMM: It would appear my orders were incorrect.  Please excuse me for a bit while I try to find out what has occured.

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
OPS:  Close the one.  Then open the other.

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
::is baffled by what the Merg is alleging and begins scanning for human life signs:: CO: Scanning for human life signs Captain.

OPS_Lt_Donovan says:
::closes the first comm and puts the second onscreen::

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
:: taps a note to science and tactical:: Find out what you can about this sector and these factions.

aCTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::submits the signatures of all the apparently involved ships to the Klingon registry through diplomatic channels, then catches the note from command, dips a silent nod::

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
COMM: K-228:  This is captain So`tsoh of the USS starship Don Johnson.

Derg says:
::appears far more dignified and clean than Merg:: COMM: CO: Good Day Captain So`tsoh.  The Federation advised us you will be arriving.  You are quite early. 

Derg says:
COMM: CO: I am Ambassador Derg, of the House of Katern.

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
aOPS: Bring the ship to all stop.

aFCO_Ens_Solaran says:
::brings the ship to all stop::

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
::acknowledges the Captain with a reply text of "Aye"::

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
COMM: Derg: Thank you for the welcome.  There seems to be some confusion in our orders.  Can you inform us where the civilians in this area are?

Derg says:
COMM: CO: Of course Captain.  The Klingon High Command insisted that they be removed for safety.  There were two Federation outposts that were relocated to within the Nebula.  Sensors do not work so well in the Nebula of course.  We will happily send you their coordinates and provide you an escort. ::smiles a Klingon toothy smile::

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
COMM: Derg: We were not informed of this.  It would appear at least one of your neighbor was not aware of this either.

Derg says:
COMM: CO: Yes, we detected your communication with the House of Katarn.  They lie.  Please set course for these coordinates. ::sends the coordinates:: There you will find your Federation outposts.

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
:: sends another text to OPS/aCTO/SO::  I need information on Derg.  As well as any indication that what he is saying is correct.

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
::wrinkles his nose and swipes the coordinates to target the full breadth of his sensor array on the area specified by Derg:: 

OPS_Lt_Donovan says:
::searches for information on Derg, acknowledging the captain::

aCTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::feeds that information directly into the Starfleet security database... if he's an ambassador, the federation has info on him::

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
:: Notes he is hiding something.:: COMM: Derg:  Thank you.  However, if they are safe, then we will continue with our current plans.  I do not want to be rude, especially in an area of conflict.  With your permission, we will return later.

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
::signals OPS to end the comm:: CO: Captain...

OPS_Lt_Donovan says:
::cuts the comm::

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
CO: Captain, there isn't anything at those coordinates.

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
:: turns to look at Hovsepian::

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
SO:  Are you certain?  There is no anomaly to hide them?

OPS_Lt_Donovan says:
::looks at Hovsepian::

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
:: looks over at Arinoch::

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
::nods:: CO: Yes Captain, very certain.  Unfortunately, I do not detect anything more than nebula.  If sensors can't penetrate the nebula, which I believe they can, there could be several hostile ships laying in wait there.

OPS_Lt_Donovan says:
::looks at the captain::

aCTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
CO: That's not all, captain. We have reason to believe our friendly neighborhood Ambassador may not be as neutral a party as he's wanting us to believe.

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
:: to no one in particular::  Last I heard, we were still allies.  :: leans forward to look at everyone::  Do we have any idea what this dispute is about?

ACTION: An Andorian supply ship warps into the area and heads for outpost K-220.

OPS_Lt_Donovan says:
CO: I'm not sure that the Admiral knows.

aCTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
CO: Still working on that. Diplomatic channels are proving rather... more diplomatic than usual. ::glares at his display, then blinks once: ... CO: However, for no civilian traffic being present... someone neglected to make sure the Andorians got the memo.

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
aCTO: Not to mention us.

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
::looks at his screen after hearing the aCTO:: CO: Captain, new sensor contact, it looks like a Federation supply vessel.  They have not made contact.  Heading to outpost K-220.

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
aFCO: Continue

aCTO_Lt_Arinoch says:
::is about to say something, but lets the SO say it instead, and just shakes his head while the aFCO holds them on course::

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
::continues scanning for human life signs::

CO_Cpt_So`tsoh says:
OPS: On a secure line, contact them.

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