Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10311.17

Starring:

Martijn Lemmen		as	Captain Brian Black - CO
Eldad Ben-Tovim	as	Commander Maor - XO
			…and…
Greg Diduszko	 	as	Lieutenant JG K'Nargh - TO
Jay Green		as	Lieutenant JG Rowan Delar - CSO
David James		as 	Ensign Korvus Kerak - MO
Vinz Meyer		as	Lieutenant JG Geronimo O'Riley - CEO
Sarah Moore		as	Lieutenant JG Brenna Moore - OPS
Brendan Ringenoldus	as	Lieutenant John Exeter - FCO
…with…
Christopher Gibson	as	Commander Kaimana Xia
Ryan Matthew Roe	as	Captain Robert Tyrie
Tim Schols		as	Lt. Commander Christensen

Christopher Gibson	as	U.S.S. Scimitar SM

Summary - In the Bravo Epidian system, preparations were made...the U.S.S. Savona, U.S.S. Eridanus and U.S.S. Scimitar have arrived and received their orders - the destruction of an alien colony on the moon of Mizani Beta.

Engineering teams have set to work aboard the U.S.S. Scimitar - increasing their weapons power, and cargo capacity - the poor junior officers have been forced to bunk up.

We join our crew as they fly towards the system of Mizani - unsure of what they will encounter. They are several days away...and still have a great deal of prep work to do...

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Scimitar Mission - "Mizani - ...To The Killing Fields."=/\==/\=

CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::standing at his console, still preparing his scans::
OPS_LtJG_Moore says:
::steps out of the TL holding a box containing the dear captain's request:: Self: Hmmm...probably overkill, hope it's what he wanted though
CO_Capt_Black says:
::onboard the Scimitar, sitting his in his readyroom he sips from his tea as he reads through some of the progress reports::  Self: My god, I hope we'll be ready before we arrive at Mizani Beta...
SCIV_LtCmdr_Christensen says:
::Standing on the bridge, at one of the auxiliary wall consoles::
XO_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Stands in front of the Captain's table in his ready room, he keeps himself occupied with various PADDs. Frowning, he glances towards the Captain's direction and sighs:: CO: Is there any way we can delay the Scimitar's part in this war for a bit longer?
SCO_Capt_Tyrie says:
::walks onto the bridge and up to the CO's ready room and rings the chime::
FCO-Lt-Exeter says:
::in TIC  gathering info::

ACTION - On the bridge of the U.S.S. Scimitar stand two officers, one dressed in Intelligence black - Lt. Commander Christensen with Starfleet Intel, and Commander Kaimana Xia, in her command red.

Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::glances at his XO::  XO: Well, we all go in or none are going... this is got to be a joined operation, we would be to easy targets all by ourselves....   SCO: Enter !
FCO-Lt-Exeter says:
*CO*: Brian, any idea when I'm leaving planet side?
OPS_LtJG_Moore says:
::steps out of the TL and onto the bridge heading towards the door to the readyroom smiling as she passes Delar's console::
XO_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Glances away from the Captain, he turns his attention to the door as the chime sounds. Tsking, he shakes his head and takes a few steps to the right of the Captain's table:: CO: Hm.
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::smiles and blows a kiss to Brenna as she walks past, watching her go before turning back to his console::
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
SCIV: Does Admiral Haydes not trust us that much...that he needs to send his spies aboard our vessels?
OPS_LtJG_Moore says:
::watches as the others enter the door and decides not to speak to the captain just then walking over to the CSO's console::
SCO_Capt_Tyrie says:
::walks into the ready room, nods at Maor:: XO: Commander . . .  ::looks to Black:: CO: Good day Captain.
SCIV_LtCmdr_Christensen says:
::Looks up:: ECO: Commander, I'm merely here to assist.... Not to spy... If the admiral would have the desire to spy on you, he would choose more cunning tactics... Infiltration, or something similar...
XO_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Nods, he turns his attention towards the Captain:: CO: Captain, I'll be on the bridge. ::Turns to face the SCO:: SCO: Captain. ::Moves to leave the ready room::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
*FCO*: Current ETA is variable, Lieutenant... I'll notify you as soon as we decide on the exact time frame... but be sure to complete those modifications and plans as soon as possible... Black out.  ::stands from his chair and nods at the SCO::  SCO: Welcome Captain, good to see you again...  ::gestures::  have a seat...
OPS_LtJG_Moore says:
CSO: how's the prep work going?
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
SCIV: I am aware of the Admiral tactics, Commander...trust me, I took part in them for several years. ::She lets out a soft sight and moves over towards the Scimitar OPS officer and her fiancé::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::looks up and shakes his head slightly:: OPS: Not too good. Its trying to get a balance between penetration and discreetness for our scans...
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods at his XO::  XO: Very well, Commander...
FCO-Lt-Exeter says:
*CO*: just wondering am I getting a company or a battalion?
SCO_Capt_Tyrie says:
::takes a seat in front of the desk:: CO: I just thought I would let you know that the upgrades are ahead of schedule, the lead engineer tells me less than a day before the Scimitar is 100% ready to go.
SCIV_LtCmdr_Christensen says:
::Frowns:: Self: Then why ask.... ECO: Of course.... ::Turns back to his console::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
*ECO*: Captain, it's not prohibited to enter my readyroom, Commander...  ::smiles::
OPS_LtJG_Moore says:
CSO: Well I'm sure you'll figure it out ::balances her box on the edge of the console for a moment to rest her arms::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::takes a look at the box and smiles:: OPS: Is that your cunning and amazing design for our comm. systems?
XO_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Parts the ready room, he moves to face the view screen and pauses:: *All*: All department heads, full station reports in five minutes.
FCO-Lt-Exeter says:
*XO*:I'm sending one squadron of fighters to do a quick check-up and get used to the area, is this okay, sir?
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
::As she moves over towards Moore and Black she gives a smile and taps her badge softly:: *CO*: I remember the drill, Captain. Xia out. ::Leaning on the back of Delar's chair, she looks at the two officers slowly:: CSO/OPS: How are things coming, Lieutenants?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::sits down as well again::  SCO: Excellent, good to hear that everyone is doing their best.... hopefully they will remain this vigilant in their upcoming battle....
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
:;turns and nods to Xia in greeting:: ECO: Commander, things are going very well. You have heard of the adjustments to our suits, I’m sure. And Brenna has been working on our comm. headsets for a while...::slows down a little, not letting everything out in a single sentence::
FCO-Lt-Exeter says:
*XO*: as soon as we get there of course, sir
SCO_Capt_Tyrie says:
::winces a bit and nods at Black:: CO: They better, for all our sakes . . . .
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
*FCO*: That is yet to be determined, Lieutenant... but I would imagine a battalion be among the possibilities...
OPS_LtJG_Moore says:
::smiles and blushes:: CSO: just a little something special ::opens the box pulling out the small headset:: CSO: It's  just like those integrated into the suits for the marines except this one will automatically rotate frequencies in unison with the other two I've had sent over for the captain's of the other ships...hopefully it's what the captain wanted
XO_Cmdr_Maor says:
*FCO*: We'll cross that bridge when we'll get there, what's your location?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods::  SCO: How are the preparations going on your ship ?
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
::She glances over towards Moore and nods slowly, looking at the small case in her hands:: OPS: It will be very useful, of that I am sure, Lieutenant. May I? ::She holds out her hand to inspect the device::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
OPS: It will be perfect, I’m sure ::reaches out and squeezes Brenna's hand reassuringly::
OPS_LtJG_Moore says:
::hands the headset to the ECO:: ECO: your OPS officer has yours waiting for you ma'am
SCIV_LtCmdr_Christensen says:
::Looks up as the XO enters the bridge, then turns back to his console::
FCO-Lt-Exeter says:
*XO*: I'm in TIC mixing experience with the new batch and trying to get as much info about the area so the pilots  are prepared for what ever may come there way, sir
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
::She takes the case and opens it, looking at the headpiece inside:: OPS: Impressive. And you say it is set on a rotating frequency?
XO_Cmdr_Maor says:
*FCO*: I'm heading your way, Maor out. ::Turns to face the nearest officer near him:: CSO: You have the bridge. ::Moves towards the TL, he enters it and turns to face the closing doors:: TL: TIC.
SCIV_LtCmdr_Christensen says:
::Reads over some last mission information, then turns around, just in time to see the XO leave again::
SCO_Capt_Tyrie says:
CO: The Savona was refitted several weeks ago, before we departed for this assignment, all is in top shape.  She may be the 'troop carrier' but she will be able to throw punches right along side your ship.  As for the ground forces, I have all the unit leaders running round the clock drills, they'll be ready.
OPS_LtJG_Moore says:
ECO: Yes ma'am, each rotation is randomized even for time, but all three and randomized to the same degree and programmed to each provide one third of the signal...bit of a stretch, but on testing they performed well, and entirely independently of the ship's own comm. system with a central transmitter sitting in engineering
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::blinks as he gets the order for the Bridge from the XO, and blinks once again as the Long Range Sensors come in range of the Mizani system:: *CO*: Captain, I am able to get some very weak scans of the Mizani Sector. Proceeding with them now
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::turns to his console and starts to run a few deep penetration long range sensor sweeps of Mizani::
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
::Xia gives a smile and snaps the case shut, handing the comm. piece back to Moore:: OPS: Excellent work, Lieutenant...
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
SCO: Excellent, have you selected a number of experienced officers to lead the ground assault on the Mizani Beta Colony ?  ::takes one of the PADD's that displays the troop deployment and planetary info::
FCO-Lt-Exeter says:
::looks at the time and shakes his head.:: self 48 hours no sleep........ this ain't good
OPS_LtJG_Moore says:
::takes the device carefully and smiles:: ECO: thank you ma'am
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
<Edit: XO>
SCIV_LtCmdr_Christensen says:
::Looks at the CSO, as he hears the report of the scans, and walks towards him to look at them too::
SCO_Capt_Tyrie says:
::nods:: CO: Most of my senior staff will be going down to the planet.  Are you still sending that smug FCO of yours?
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::beams at Brenna before turning back to his scans:: Self: 2 planets...asteroid fields which seem to be the remains of...5 others. Subspace signals, very strong. OPS: Brenna, can you try and see what these Subspace signals are? They may be communication signals
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::grins and nods::  SCO: Correct, like it or not, he's still an experienced officer who has seem his share of combat and having served with him almost from the academy I can assure you he will do his job...
XO_Cmdr_Maor says:
*CSO*: So noted, anything so far? ::Parts the TL, he begins the short walk to the TIC::
OPS_LtJG_Moore says:
CSO: of course ::moves to her console and takes a look at the readings popping up at her::
SCIV_LtCmdr_Christensen says:
::Can't make much out of the readings, so goes back to the console he was working at and continues his search for information related to the mission::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
*XO*: 2 Planets, remains of 5 others. Strong subspace signals I am having Lt Moore look into
SCO_Capt_Tyrie says:
::smiles back at Black, his eye fidgeting:: CO: I have every confidence in the decisions your making Captain. ::stands up:: CO: Is there anything else for now?
OPS_LtJG_Moore says:
CSO: not comm. signals...they're very strong though...
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
OPS: Can you tell what they are? ::runs a few deeper scans on the system, and the planets in particular::
SCIV_LtCmdr_Christensen says:
::Comes across a seemingly interesting file and reads through it::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::stands, still having the PADD's in his hand::  SCO: Not at this moment....  last question, who would you recommend as the ground battle leader ?
XO_Cmdr_Maor says:
*CSO*: Very well, inform the other ships of your findings and coordinate with the other science officers. Keep me posted. ::Pauses before the TIC, he inputs his command codes and enters the chamber::
FCO-Lt-Exeter says:
::looks up as he gets a signal from his master chief that his last batch of pilots just ended there training on the holodeck with a perfect score::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
*XO*: Acknowledged, Delar out
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::sends a text message to the two other ships, transferring his sensor readings along with them::
OPS_LtJG_Moore says:
CSO: I'm sorry, I can't give you anything more definite, it's kind of like white noise, would you like to hear it?

ACTION - The Chief Science Officer of the Eridanus confirms the Scimitar's readings of the Mizani Star System.

CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
OPS: Put it on speakers, and see if the computer can make anything of it too
XO_Cmdr_Maor says:
FCO: Exeter?
SCO_Capt_Tyrie says:
::holds his glance at Black:: CO: Myself.
FCO-Lt-Exeter says:
:;walks to his makeshift desk to get  a cup of coffee::
OPS_LtJG_Moore says:
CSO: as you wish ::dials down the volume for safety and begins playing the audio equivalent of the signal over the bridge comm. system::

ACTION - The speakers on the bridge flare to life. In the background, it sounds as if there is a great deal of static...however under the surface there is something more...clicking...

CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
OPS: That clicking, can you bring that forward and remove the white noise? I just want to hear the clicking
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
::She watches Moore and Delar, curious as to the origins of the subspace signals. As she hears the sounds, her eyes light up and she moves over to the OPS console:: OPS/CSO: I have a theory...if I may?
FCO-Lt-Exeter says:
::turns to look at the XO:: XO: Yes, sir :: As he takes his cup of coffee from a orderly::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
ECO: Please, Commander
OPS_LtJG_Moore says:
::nods slowly:: CSO: I'll try ::removes the static and brings the volume of the clicking up to more prominence::
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
::She gives Moore enough space to do her own work, and brings up a record of the Nighthawk's encounter with the Dreamscapes:: CSO: The U.S.S. Nighthawk detected similar subspace signals - they could be a sign of the Dreamscape's presence.
XO_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Turns to stand beside the FCO, he watches the tactical display screen:: FCO: How are the new pilots going? Found any squad leaders material in them?
SCIV_LtCmdr_Christensen says:
::Frowns, then looks around at Xia:: ECO: Commander.... You better come and check this..... Did you know about a former Starfleet base on the surface of the planet?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::sighs softly::  SCO: Captain, we've been over this last time and I can't order you not to beam to the surface, but I would recommend extreme caution...  I need you and Commander Xia alive and well during our assault since this is not faint hearted...  ::gives him a firm nod::

ACTION - The background static fades, and the clicking comes to the forefront. Sometimes it is soft, others, loud and quick. There seems to be no pattern to the soft tapping sounds.

CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
ECO: They could be communications too...
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
OPS: Can you run just the clicking through the universal translator?
OPS_LtJG_Moore says:
::performs the action as ordered while at the same time relaying all her findings to the other two ships::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::listens to it for a moment, the very sound running chills through his bones::
FCO-Lt-Exeter says:
XO: just glad all my squad leaders survived from the last scrap. I do have hope for a few of them. I'm just glad I drilled them into a 90 % effective team. All I could do with the short time span.

ACTION - The Universal translator spits out gibberish. It may be a language...but not one they can understand.

SCIV_LtCmdr_Christensen says:
::Hears the clicking too:: CSO/OPS: Couldn't those clicks be Morse code of some sort? Maybe slightly distorted?
SCO_Capt_Tyrie says:
::nods back:: CO: I'll take that under consideration Black, I'll get back to you on it, in the mean time, feel free to find someone who you think would be right for the job.
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
SCIV: I doubt it...but you never know. OPS: Can you have the computer continue running it through the UT? I want to see if we can get anything. For now, put the clicking back on
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods again::  SCO: Will do... ::walks to the replicator::  keep me in the loop, you have my confidence, you know that...
XO_Cmdr_Maor says:
FCO: Indeed? ::Nods in satisfaction:: Very well, they'll get the chance to prove themselves soon enough. ::Turns his attention to the FCO:: Anything you need for TIC or is your department ready?
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
::Xia looks up, and moves over towards the console where Christensen is, letting out a soft sigh:: SCIV: I forgot about it completely...it was set up about six years ago.
OPS_LtJG_Moore says:
::nods while adding another algorithm to see if there is some sort of mathematical tempo to it and returning the clicking sound to the bridge::
SCIV_LtCmdr_Christensen says:
ECO: And it's abandoned now?
FCO-Lt-Exeter says:
XO: Something to keep me awake for the next few days?
SCO_Capt_Tyrie says:
CO: And you have mine Captain, I'll take my leave of you for now, I'll be aboard for a little while longer if you need me . . .  ::turns for the door::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
*XO*: Commander, we have picked up what appears to be a communication. I have the computer running it through the Universal Translators, but we haven’t turned up anything yet. We are still investigating
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
SCIV: It was destroyed several months ago, when the Dreamscapes were first discovered on the surface. Much of the structure was below the surface and is likely still intact.
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::speaks up as he overhears the SCIV and the ECO:: ECO: Can we use that as a base of operations?
XO_Cmdr_Maor says:
FCO: Yellow pills, for sure. ::Glances up as he hears the CSO:: *CSO*: Very well, I'm on my way. Inform the Captain as well please.
OPS_LtJG_Moore says:
CSO: there appears to be some sort of distortion, I'll need time to clear it up
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
::She glances over towards Delar:: CSO: Assuming that it hasn't been infested by the 'scapes, I don't see why not.
SCIV_LtCmdr_Christensen says:
::Sighs:: ECO: Then... ::Pauses briefly, to think about what he's going to say:: Then it would be very likely they are using the structure as a hatching place, or even as a nest....
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
SCIV: That, is quite possible...
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::walks down to the OPS console:: OPS: Distortion? What kind...
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
*CO*: Captain, we have picked up a possible Dreamscape transmission. We are running it through the computers now
SCIV_LtCmdr_Christensen says:
::Nods:: CSO/OPS: Scans of the area of the base could clear things up a bit.... I'll transmit the coordinates... ::Taps a few commands to transmit the coordinates::
SCO_Capt_Tyrie says:
::exits the CO's ready room and touts onto the bridge, arms behind his back, he paces for a few moments then approaches Xia:: ECO: Commander. ::smiles::
OPS_LtJG_Moore says:
CSO: unknown as yet, but whatever it is there's a lot of it ::shakes her head as her fingers fly across the console trying to pull the signal apart and figure out what it is::
XO_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Enters the bridge, he studies the view screen for a moment and makes his way towards the CSO:: CSO: Report.
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::looks up at the SCIV and nods, moving back to his console and locking in the coordinates before running as deep a penetration scan as possible::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::frowns as he taps his commbadge::  *CSO*: Acknowledged...  on my way...  ::takes out another hot tea from his replicator and walks out of his readyroom::
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
::She gives a half smile towards Tyrie and then glances back at Christensen:: SCO/CO: We may have a possible base of operations, and landing field for Lieutenant Exeter...
FCO-Lt-Exeter says:
XO: TIC and the fighter wing is ready....... I'm not sure about the FCO though :;grins::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
XO: We are still figuring out what these clicking noises are ::gestures to the speakers:: Lt Moore is making progress, however
SCO_Capt_Tyrie says:
::leans forward:: ECO: Base for us, or base for them?

ACTION - Over time, the clicking sounds begin to clear up. While they don't become a rhythmic pattern, they do begin to take on some sort of order.

Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
SCO: For us...if luck is on our side...
XO_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Nods:: CSO: I assume the Captain was informed as well. ::Turns to face the ECO:: ECO: Any thoughts? You're the one with the experience with this race.
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
OPS: Thats it, Brenna. Keep doing whatever it is you're doing. If we can clear it up, make it sound right...run it through the UT again, see what it comes up with
FCO-Lt-Exeter says:
:: Behind Maor looking at Xia:: Xia: So how have we been holding up, commander?
SCIV_LtCmdr_Christensen says:
::Looks on as the several command officers deliberate, taking up every word they say::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::makes his way to the group of officers and nods at Xia::  ECO: Very well, we should have the construction plans in our database... all pre-fabricated components...
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
XO: I can only agree with Lieutenant Delar's assessment that this is some form of communication...::She glances over towards Exeter slowly:: FCO: Well...
OPS_LtJG_Moore says:
::nods:: CSO: of course ::picks the small case up off the edge of her console and hands it to Delar:: CSO: Please make sure the captain receives this ::returns to her work chewing her bottom lip thoughtfully as she continues picking off bits of interference::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::takes the box and nods before heading over to the group of officers, waiting politely::
XO_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Turns to face the OPS, he sighs and makes his way towards her. Pausing, he stands beside her console and watches the sound spectrum changes as she works:: OPS: Give me a rough estimate, how soon will you able to translate this?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::turns to the CSO::  CSO: Let's see what you have for me, Lieutenant...
FCO-Lt-Exeter says:
SCO: Can I get  the precise location of our landing party? And I would like to talk with the officers and NCOs under my command, sir
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
::As a diagram of the Mizani Beta Outpost comes up on the console nearby she taps it slowly:: CO/SCO: This base was built several years ago, if I recall...it has 14 levels, and a flat landing surface for incoming vessels. We should be able to secure it and use it as our HQ.
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::hands him the box and nods:: CO: It is the headset that Lt Moore constructed, Captain. She can tell you more about it, but its for communicating between ships privately::
SCIV_LtCmdr_Christensen says:
::Raises hand:: All: Providing the dreamscapes aren't using it, else it's gonna be a hard fight....
OPS_LtJG_Moore says:
::looks up for a moment startled:: XO: five minutes perhaps sir
SCO_Capt_Tyrie says:
ECO: We have to make sure it isn’t already 'inhabited' of course first.
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
::She nods to Tyrie quickly:: SCO: Of course...
XO_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Raises an eyebrow in wonder:: OPS: Something wrong, Moore?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods briefly, trying to manage two conversations at the same time::  ECO: Very well.... as... ::glances at the SCIV, noticing his rank:: the Commander has mentioned, full scans first... but it appears to be a nice starting point for our troops...
SCO_Capt_Tyrie says:
CO: Agreed.
OPS_LtJG_Moore says:
::looks up nervously for a moment before returning her eyes to her console:: XO: of course not sir, should there be?
XO_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Narrows his eyes towards her:: OPS: You tell me, Lt.
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
All: I hate to overstep my boundaries, Captain's, Commander's...but wouldn’t it be a lot easier to destroy the entire facility from a bombardment? We could destroy all 14 levels and any Dreamscapes with a volley of Photon torpedoes, and send in the Fighters and Infantry to clear up...
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::takes the box from the CSO and nods::  CSO: Excellent work... it will be a vital piece of equipment for this operation... I'll be sure to talk to Lieutenant Moore about this later on...
SCIV_LtCmdr_Christensen says:
::Nods, as it would be exactly his suggestion::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
CO: Oh, and captain ::pulls out his PADD on the EVA suit modifications and hands to to him:: I don’t know whether you received my update on improving our combat armour
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
::She shakes her head slowly in disagreement:: SCIV: Mizani Beta has little to no atmosphere and is a hostile environment - if we could claim a base on the surface it would be an excellent asset.
OPS_LtJG_Moore says:
XO: sir it's not my place to say...but SFI is not exactly comforting to my eyes...especially for something like this...but what am I to say, I don't have the clearance you all do...just nerves I suppose, and this signal...quite a mystery...but Xia recognises it...probably just a little edgy for nothing I suppose sir, you don't seem very worried by all this yourself so I suppose it's right now to worry about it as well, isn't
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods again::  SCIV, CSO: We need it in tact.... not destroyed... otherwise we can look for another spot to place our HQ....
SCO_Capt_Tyrie says:
ALL: It would also save time, beaming everything to one location and starting from there, instead of constant transporting to and from the surface and coordinating different fronts, too much possibility in communication confusion.
SCIV_LtCmdr_Christensen says:
ECO: I agree... But taking it when it's infested with dreamscapes would be a hell of a job.... If it's really taken, I think a mobile command centre would be better, possibly formed out of shuttlecraft, linked up?
FCO-Lt-Exeter says:
::looks at the CSO and shakes his head:: CSO: I rather fight the 'dreamscape' on our turf then  out in the open, lt. So that means we take back the outpost, that is our turf.
OPS_LtJG_Moore says:
::returns to her works for a moment silently cursing for her stammering to a superior officer::

ACTION - Moore's console beeps - the signal has been cleared as good as can be expected.

OPS_LtJG_Moore says:
::plays the newly cleared signal over the speakers smiling:: All: this is the best we'll get
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
CSO: I've received them Lieutenant and they look promising, I might forward them to Starfleet Command for official deployment after this mission...  ::smiles::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::nods and steps back, walking down to Brenna:: OPS: I'm sure it will be enough...
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
ACTION - The signal plays over the comm. system. In the dim lights of red alert, the soft clicking is an ominous message. The Universal translator kicks in...and a deep booming voice can be heard...
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::places a hand on Brenna shoulder and squeezes it softly and reassuringly as he listens to the message::
XO_Cmdr_Maor says:
OPS: You're right, Moore. It's nothing to worry about. Kee--.. ::Glances up as the voice clears up:: All: Here we go.

<Voice> Outloud: The attack is prepared...our forces are prepared to attack the weaker species...their colonies within this sector will never stand a chance. Victory is at hand. They will drown in their own blood and we will be victorious. The Dreamscapes have come...

Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::blinks as he hears the comm., drawing his conclusions from it::
SCO_Capt_Tyrie says:
::listens to the message and glances at Black, then turns to Commander Xia:: ECO: Still think we can solve this diplomatically? ::raises an eyebrow::
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
::She listens to the message and feels a strong shiver run down her spine as the sound reverberates off the walls::
SCIV_LtCmdr_Christensen says:
::Looks up, startled, as the voice comes through::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::shudders at the voice, feeling fear course through his bones:: All: my whatever Gods you believe in help us...
XO_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Glances down at the CSO:: CSO: Is that all? Nothing more?
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
XO: that was all, Commander. There may be more, now we have them on UT we can pick up the rest of their signals easy enough
OPS_LtJG_Moore says:
::shivers in her chair and fiddles with her ring::
FCO-Lt-Exeter says:
CO: I strongly suggest we get a Extra division of marines and a few more ships......... this will  be a slaughter, sir!
XO_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Chuckles:: CO, ECO: Want to attempt an hail?
SCO_Capt_Tyrie says:
::smiles at XIA::
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
ALL: Then it is decided...we go to war...

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