Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10409.20

Starring:

Martijn Lemmen 	as 	Captain Brian Black - CO
Karen Barkas 		as 	Lieutenant Commander Karida Janan – XO

…and…

James Greenman 	as 	Lieutenant Rowan Delar - CSO
Mark Haslam 		as 	Ensign Gregoriy Kamarov - EO
Sarah Henwood 	as 	Lieutenant Brenna Delar – OPS
Scott Knight		as	Lieutenant Ethan Michael MacAllister – CTO
Joshua Malachi	as	Lieutenant Dandin Adam Lai – CEO
Dylan Moss		as	Lieutenant Commander Aleister Lessing - CIV
Brendan Ringenoldus 	as 	Lieutenant Commander John Exeter – FCO
Patrick de Ruiter	as	Ensign Jonathan Pierce – SO

                        …with…

Chris Esterhuyse	as	Lieutenant Foresight – USS Eridanus - XO
Chris Gibson		as 	Commander Xia – USS Eridanus – CO
Eli Irvin 		as 	Ambassador McKitrick; TO Barfield
Tim Schols		as	PO Fairchild - EO
		as 	

                        …with…

Chris Gibson      	as 	U.S.S. Scimitar - SM

Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
Summary - Life, liberty and freedom. Hundreds of years ago a country was formed on the basis of freedom. They fought for their independence, and won the war. However are any of truly free? We all fulfill a role in life, we all have a purpose. Do we really have free will? Or are we just following our destiny?

Each person fulfills a purpose in their lives. The Scimitar and her crew have their own destinies - each one unique. Dandin Lai, Karida Janan, Brian Black...and even Jonathan Pierce. They all serve their purpose...but do they realize how much freedom they really do have?

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Scimitar Mission - "Choices From Afar - Airilius Revisited"=/\==/\=

CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::takes a seat in the briefing lounge::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Sitting on a chair in the briefing room, examining some information on a padd he holds in his hand::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::steps into the observation lounge looking around nervously::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::seeing the entire Scimitar Staff present he stands from his chair::  All: Before we continue with our mission we have a few issues to deal with...  ::nods at the XO to take position beside him::
Amb_McKitrick says:
::sitting in briefing lounge, chair turned to one side, legs crossed, looking towards the CO as he addresses the crew::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::spots Lt Delar and nods::
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
ACTION - The U.S.S. Scimitar nears the completion of her two week journey back to the Mizani Sector...and can be picked up on the long range sensors of the U.S.S. Eridanus.
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@::At the helm of the USS Eridanus:: EXO: Our Eta for the rendezvous with the Scimitar is 15 Minutes, Sir.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::makes a final note, than lays down his padd as he hears the CO start to talk::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::stands and moves towards the CO's side::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::looks up from his seat and smiles at Brenna as she enters::
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
@::Commander Xia sits in her command chair on the bridge, reading a report concerning the Airilian Assembly and sighs to herself:: AXO: Two hundred and seventeen ministers...who are elected as one of seven levels of government...
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::nods to McAllister before walking over and taking the seat beside her husband::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@EXO: I have the Scimitar on Long range sensors.
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
::Sits by himself, thumbing a PADD and listening::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::raises his voice::  CSO: Lieutenant Delar, front and center please !
EXO_LtCmdr_Foresight says:
@CIV: Acknowledged. Apprise them of our imminent arrival, if you please?
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::her eyes turn to the CSO::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@EXO: Aye Sir.
EXO_LtCmdr_Foresight says:
@ECO: That seems a bit excessive... why have 217 of them if 17 can do the job...
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::looks from Brenna before standing slowly, walking up to the front of the room. "I didn't know they gave public reprimands"::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::watches the CSO::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::looks up  from his padd:: self: hmmmm, public reprimands?
EO_PO_Fairchild says:
::Sits behind a console in main engineering, monitoring systems' status::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@COM: Scimitar: USS Scimitar, This is the USS Eridanus, Acknowledge Please.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::smiles up at Rowan::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
CSO: Mr. Delar, you have served the Scimitar well over the past few months. In addition you've shown excellent creativity as well as taking responsibility on some large tasks. In recognition of said events, I'm honoured to promote you to Lieutenant with all rights and privileges that the rank entails.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Shifts around in his seat a bit::
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
@AXO: I don't know commander. It seems they have an immensely complicated government system in place...it spans their ten worlds, but is focused on the home world.
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
ACTION - A friendly voice responds to Lessing, informing him that the senior staff is currently unavailable...
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::watches the Captain closely:: CO: I don't accept my promotion and wish to remain at my current rank and status until I prove myself, Captain.
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@EXO, ECO: Sir, Ma'am, I am picking up a fleet of Airilian ships.  ::pauses, shocked:: Approximately 3.4 million.  All in the Airilian system.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::smiles to the CSO and CO as she hands the CO a nice shiny new pip::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@EXO: The crew of the Scimitar is unavailable at the moment.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::raises an eyebrow towards her husband before shaking her head, sighing lightly and smiling::
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
@::She nods at Lessing’s command and doesn't seemed very phased:: CIV: Composition of the fleet, Commander Lessing?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::takes the golden pip from his XO and attaches it to the CSO's collar, replacing the black pip::  CSO: Congratulations, Lieutenant..   :.whispers::  Hush it, Lieutenant... you deserved it... just keep in mind what we talked about and you will be fine..  ::smiles again::  off you go...
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::Puts his padd down and a big grin appears on his face:: Self: Hmm, this could be fun.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks surprised by the CSO and then watches as the CO puts his pip on his collar::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@ECO: The fleet is composed mainly of smaller ships.  Mostly fighters and freight ships.
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::holding back his retort he fires off a cadet's salute and walks back to his chair, his heart dropping through to his stomach::
EXO_LtCmdr_Foresight says:
@CIV: Unavailable? Do these people not have relief staff to run the ship?
Amb_McKitrick says:
::nods to the CSO in congratulations and approval::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CSO: Congratulations. ::bows her head slightly as she returns to an almost statue like figure beside the CO again::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::leans over to Rowan as he sits down, whispering quietly:: CSO: My hero, congratulations...whether you like it or not
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
OPS: Front and center please !
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CSO: Congrats boss ::smiles::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@EXO: That’s what I'm wondering.  Someone should notify Starfleet command.  How can you leave the bridge of a ship empty?
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
ACTION - A message comes up on Lai's padd, a status report from Main Engineering.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CSO: That's how SF works, you complain we promote you so you can't anymore. next you'll get a desk job, lieutenant ::grins::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::looks shocked and stands, turning to her husband for a second before walking up front::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::looks slightly surprised "2 promotions?"::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::she now turns her eyes to Brenna::
EXO_LtCmdr_Foresight says:
@CIV: I'll treat that as a rhetorical question, but one I'm sure Captain Black will find interesting.
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
::Takes a quick look around the room, then accesses the PADD's data and begins reading::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Looks amused at the site of not 1 but even 2 promotions taking place::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
FCO: If I get a desk job, you can shoot me on a higher setting next time ::grumbles quietly to himself::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
OPS: Lieutenant, your progress onboard the Scimitar has made you to an example for the rest of the crew and specifically the crewmen serving in your department. In cognition of your excellent performance I'm pleased to present you with the Starfleet Command Meritorious Service Medal!
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@EXO: Lets try again.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CSO: gladly would, All desk jockeys should be shot ::grins::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::takes the medal and hands it carefully to the Captain with a small smile::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@COM: Scimitar: This is the USS Eridanus.  Respond.
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
@::She nods to herself once:: CIV: Captain Black is an outstanding commanding officer, Commander, I am sure he last staff in place.
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
::Absentmindedly applauds slightly, his mind and eyes focused on the data he's reading, not really hearing about anything going on in the room::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::smiles up at his wife, wondering if he could palm his pip off to her quietly::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@ECO: Then why is no-one answering Comms?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::takes the Medal from his XO and attaches it OPS' uniform::  OPS: Congratulations, Lieutenant!
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Applauds as OPS gets a medal::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
CO: uh...wow.. thank you sir ::salutes smiling before carefully walking back to her seat::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::applauds the OPS Lt getting her medal::
Amb_McKitrick says:
<TO_Barfield> COM: Eridanus: CIV:  This is the Scimitar...   Go ahead....
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::applauds:: OPS: Congrats, Lieutenant
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::smiles to OPS as she leaves quite quickly::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::smiles at OPS, then puts his hand in his pocket and getting another black box out of it, glancing at it::  All: Right... it seems I have another one here... ::pauses for a moment, glancing at his XO::  XO: Commander Janan... if you would care to front and center ?
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
ACTION - Long range sensors show the Eridanus 2 minutes from the rendezvous coordinates, with the Scimitar set to arrive at any moment.
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@COM: Scimitar: Scimitar, This is the USS Eridanus.  We are 2 minutes out.  Please be advised that we have detected a large fleet amassing in the Airilian system.
Amb_McKitrick says:
<TO_Barfield> ::walks over to the center seat, choosing not to sit - presses a button to get a status on the of the Eridanus::  
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::hesitates before finally stepping in front of him::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
XO: Commander, I know it is hard to come aboard a vessel as a newbie… ::smiles::  I've been where you are now and I'm pleased to see you are doing a better job in adjusting then I did when I came aboard the Scimitar… ::grins faintly and whispers::  you can ask Captain Winters that one…
Amb_McKitrick says:
COM: Eridanus: CIV: Roger Eridanus...   Rendezvous in 2 minutes...  We have the fleet on sensors and are going to Yellow Alert.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::continues out loud::  XO: As such, Commander, I'm honoured to present you with the Distinguished Service Medal for your duties as XO aboard the Scimitar!  ::takes the medal out of the box and attaches it to the XO's uniform and extends his hand::  Congratulations, Commander!
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Smiles as he sees the XO also get a medal and applauds::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@COM: Scimitar: Thank you Scimitar.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::Applauds the XO's medal too::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::applauds:: XO: Congratulations commander
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::Grins at Black:: CO: ain't Winters dead, sir? :: Looks at the XO:: XO: Congrats, Commander
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::smiles and is silent for a moment:: CO: Thank you ::is happy her first medal ever, shakes his hand enthusiastically::
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
@::Smiles to herself:: EXO: Commander, please prepare an analysis of the Airilian fleet. We'll need to locate the densest areas of occupied space...
Amb_McKitrick says:
 <TO_Barfield>  ::taps com badge::  *CO* Bridge to Captain Black...  Contact with the Eridanus...  Rendezvous in 2 minutes... Mark...  Sensors reading a phenomenally large Airilian fleet off the bow...  I'm taking the ship to Yellow Alert.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::grins::  FCO: Well, that's not proven yet I think...   All: This concludes our briefing...  dismissed and follow the orders as mentioned in the briefing!
Amb_McKitrick says:
 <TO_Barfield>  ::nods to the relief OPS officer to bring the ship to Yellow alert::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::looks up at Black and stands up:: CO: Duty calls, sir
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
*TO*: Understood... on our way...
Amb_McKitrick says:
::gets up padd in hand, not saying much of anything to anyone::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
COM: Scimitar: We are within transporter range, Scimitar.
EXO_LtCmdr_Foresight says:
@::nods and starts tapping controls:: ECO: Aye, Cap'n.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Takes his padd, gets up and walks to his quarters::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::stands quietly playing with her medal for a moment::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::stands up with Brenna and plucks off his pip, handing it to her quietly:: OPS: Hold this for me until I deserve it. Please?
Amb_McKitrick says:
<TO_Barfield>  COM: Eridanus: Copy...  Stand by Eridanus
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::takes his PADD's and heads out of the Observation Lounge::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CTO: I want an estimate on Strike capability of that Airilian fleet
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::stands and heads for the transporter room::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
FCO: Aye Commander
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
ACTION - The Nova class U.S.S. Eridanus and Akira known as the U.S.S. Scimitar fly up beside each other as they come to the edge of the Airilius star system...before them awaits their destiny...
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::When no one can see him, he starts running to his quarters to put the padd away and get his stuff::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::turns to him:: CSO: Do you see where we're standing?...we're home...and we're in one piece, and it's thanks to you...hell I got mine for being in a coma...at least you were awake to earn yours...so just please keep it ::kisses his cheek softly and walks towards the door::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::walks onto the bridge and moves to the XO::  XO: Commander... one moment...?
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*TO*: I need you to scan that fleet and give me a report of their strike capabilities.
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
::Stands, still reading, frowning and shaking his head that the Inertial Dampeners aren't up to max capacity yet, and leaves the room, then realizes he's not sure of his orders, so decides to head to Main Engineering::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::about to walk out of the room turns to the CO:: CO: Sir?
Amb_McKitrick says:
 <TO_Barfield> ::moving over to the tactical station::  *CTO* Eridanus is completing a primary scan of the fleet Lieutenant...  Data should come through shortly.
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::shakes his head softly and sighs, slipping the pip into his pocket he walks out onto the bridge, pulling up replication schematics and creating a black one, pinning it onto his collar and feeling...right:: Self: Now I can work...::walks over to the Science console and logs in, pulling up long range scans of Airilian space::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*TO*: Acknowledged, keep me posted.
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@::Transmits the data on the fleet to the Scimitar::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::whispers over her shoulder:: CSO: you know...it's against protocol not to wear it...you want to wind u in the brig?
EXO_LtCmdr_Foresight says:
@::mumbles something and looks at the display:: ECO: Lots of them... see the denser spots here ::points:: and here ::points to another spot::.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Reaches his quarters, puts down the padd on his desk, grabs the things he needs, starts running out then runs back in to give Bluebeard a pet on the head and a cookie::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
OPS: If it means I get to feel right while wearing it, then yes.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
XO: I'll be heading towards the transporter room shortly... you have command of the Scimitar alongside of Commander Xia...  be sure to return her in one piece and good luck... ::smiles::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::stops at the science console and looks at the CSO and shakes his head::
Amb_McKitrick says:
<TO_Barfield> *CTO* Data coming through now sir...   I'm offloading to your PADD now
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::walks over to her console and sits down sighing quietly as her spleen gets booted:: Self: damn...the kids better then sensors most days
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::turns his head to Exeter:: FCO: Something wrong, Commander?
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
:;smiles faintly not convinced she could achieve that at this moment:: CO: Aye Sir. And good luck to you.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*TO*: Thank you, receiving it now.
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
@EXO: Excellent. I want you to plot a course through those dense regions...the Eridanus will be less noticeable amongst large numbers. ::She stands slowly:: Commander Foresight, Commander Lessing...I will be departing for the Scimitar now, as per orders, Captain Black will arrive shortly to direct the remainder of the Eridanus' objectives.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
*FCO, SO, EO, CTO, Majors*: Report to transporter room 1 on the double!
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@ECO: Shall I meet them in the Transporter room Ma’am?
Amb_McKitrick says:
::walks over to the CO as he heads out and extends hand::  CO: Good Luck Captain...  Stay safe....
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Waving at Bluebeard he leaves his quarters:: <Bluebeard> SO: All hands on deck matey 
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::approaches TR1::
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
@::Xia nods and motions for Lessing to join her in the turbo lift::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CSO: Nothing lieutenant, but your heading for the brig, lieutenant. Your promotion was earned for past actions
EXO_LtCmdr_Foresight says:
@ECO: Aye, Cap'n. ::smiles wryly as the bridge lights glint on Xia's three gold pips::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::looks over her shoulder:: FCO: Exeter if it makes you feel better I don't get it either...and I married him
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::walks out to the bridge and glances around at who is there::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@::Gets up, and joins Xia in the Turbo lift.::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods at the XO and McKitrick and shakes the Ambassadors hand::  McKitrick: I will...  ::smiles faintly and heads into the TL::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
TL: Transporter room 1
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::As he approaches the transporter room, he slows down to a walk to catch his breath::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
OPS: I stopped getting 'him' a year ago ::smiles::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::spots Ens. Pierce and nods:: SO: Ensign.
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
ACTION - Main Engineering is still quite chaotic. The torn up bulkheads have been replaced, but there are still a series of consoles on the port side that are suffering from malfunctions, and damaged bulkhead shards line the far wall, undergoing an analysis...
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
FCO: Current actions annulled any previous ones which would account for my promotion. It is undeserved in my eyes, and I will answer only to Lieutenant Junior Grade, Commander. ::looks down at his console, tapping away quietly::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Sees the CTO and salutes:: CTO: Sir
EXO_LtCmdr_Foresight says:
@::bends his head to the task, plotting the course the ship should take through the field of ships::
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
::Arrives in Main Engineering, tosses the PADD in a pocket, and accesses the Master Systems Display, bringing it to full functionality. He checks some stats, grabs a kit, and gets on his back underneath a console that is showering sparks::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@::Arrives in the Transporter room on the Eridanus and relieves the Crewman on duty::  COM: Scimitar Transporter room: Eridanus is standing by for transport.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::exits the TL and enters the transporter room, glancing at who is already present::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::nods to the captain as he enters::
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
@::Arrives next to Lessing and glances over at the officer - he has a quality service record, serving aboard the U.S.S. Nighthawk and the U.S.S. Seleya for multiple years...::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
OPS: yeah, but that promo should have been given a few weeks ago, Junior.
Amb_McKitrick says:
::enters the bridge with the XO::  XO: I know we all got off to a rotten start because of protocol...  I hope that we can put some of that behind us and do a job.  ::smiles a confident smile, ready for the possible rebuke::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::laughs softly:: CSO: Ah so serious handsome...ever think it was pre emptive...maybe the captain’s sure you'll deserve it by the end of this mission, he just wanted to be sure he was the one to give it to you
EO_PO_Fairchild says:
::Pacing around main engineering, looking for a good place to start the repairs::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
<Chief>  *COM: Eridanus: Understood... Away team is assembling... please standby...
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@COM: Chief: Understood.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Steps on a transporter disc, ready to be beamed over::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::inhales and looks at the Ambassador thoughtfully, in this lost cause a nice start sounds appealing, she nods with a smile:: Ambassador: I agree it is best we do not waste energy against each other.
Amb_McKitrick says:
::walks over to the CSO’s station and peers over shoulder at the scans of the fleet before them::
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
@::Xia moves over towards the transporter padd and steps onto it, awaiting the exchange of officers:: CIV: Good luck Commander Lessing...
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::sighs softly and shakes his head, not expecting anyone but himself to understand, and gets back to monitoring the fleet scans...:: Ambassador: Can I help you, Ambassador?
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::eyes the strange man standing beside her husband wearily getting another kicks to her internal organs::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CSO: I want that fleet report when it's done, especially strike capability
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
::Pulls out the bulkhead above him with more force than is usually necessary, and sees that many of the chips are fused inside. He sighs, and begins to work::
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
@Computer: Computer, transfer command of the U.S.S. Eridanus to Captain Brian Black, U.S.S. Scimitar. Authorization Xia-Alpha-Seven-Delta-67.
Amb_McKitrick says:
::scratches head:: CSO: Actually you can...  What do you make of the organization of that fleet?  Kinda like a defense parameter?
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@ECO: Thank you, Ma'am.  I have a feeling we will need it.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*FCO*: Commander, I have a report on the strike capability of the Airilian fleet, we're waiting in the transporter room.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
OPS: You keep a eye on him and next time He's out of uniform you have permission to correct it as you see fit, Lieutenant ::looks at the Ambassador and shakes his head::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::closes his head and takes a deep breath:: Amb: I'm just a scientist, Ambassador.
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
ACTION - Lai's hand is cut deeply as he pulled the damaged bulkhead away...the pain is almost non-existent...
EO_PO_Fairchild says:
::Finds a place he thinks might be as well as any other and gets down. Poking his head into the console, he sees this won't be just a quick job::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@::Transports Xia to the Scimitar::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks curiously at the FCO::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::looks around the bridge and heads for the TR room::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
Computer: Computer, transfer command to the U.S.S. Eridanus to Lieutenant Commander Karida Janan, U.S.S. Scimitar. Authorization Gamma-Beta-157-Black
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Looks around as he waits for the others to be ready to be beamed over::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@::Making sure to send her to the Transporter room which is NOT filled wit people on the Pads.::
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
ACTION - In a shimmer of blue light, Commander Kaimana Xia arrives in the transporter room of the U.S.S. Scimitar. She nods to Captain Black as she arrives, and looks around:: CO: It's good to be back...
Amb_McKitrick says:
::looks up from the CSOs station shaking head::  XO: Commander...  I don't like the looks of this...  Technologically, the Airilians have never had much in the ways of a military. They've always been merchants and explorers...only really had lasers on their ships. This fleet looks a lot more organized then anything I've seen from them....  
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
:grins:: FCO: I was going to anyway...he deserves it...whether he admits it or not...there isn't a person on this ship who doesn't owe their life to him...good luck sir...and try to bring the SO back in one piece
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
::Pulls out a new tool from his Engineering Kit, and wonders why it's covered in a deep red fluid, until he realizes it's his blood. He grimaces, and looks at the gash on his hand:: Self: I'll get it looked at later...
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods at Xia::  Xia: It's good to see you again, Commander... welcome aboard...  ::extends his hand::  Xia: Good luck with your set of mission orders... ::smiles::
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
ACTION - The blood that drips onto the floor seems to leak into the floor, as if it were absorbed by the deck plating. Odd.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::enters the TL:: OPS: Remind him of that, lieutenant
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
FCO: of course sir
EO_PO_Fairchild says:
::Pulls out a few isolinear rods and gives them a close inspection::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@::Notices the inbound transport and synchronizes transporters with those of the Scimitar::
Amb_McKitrick says:
::moves down to the command pit, PADD in hand::  XO: As soon as the Eridanus is clear, I recommend that you open a channel to the lead vessel and announce our intentions...   Just to kinda play friendly.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::steps onto transporter padd and nods at the transporter chief::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::enters the TR  and looks around:: Xia: G'day, commander 
EXO_LtCmdr_Foresight says:
@::waits for Captain Black and his people to arrive::
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
::Xia nods and shakes Black hand before leaving the padd:: FCO: A little late, Commander?
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::turns back to her console and speaks quietly:: CSO: you think they'll make it back?
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::holds out the PADD to the FCO:: FCO: The report on the Airilian fleet commander.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
Xia: Trademark thing, init ::hugs Xia and jumps on the padd with a smile::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::frowns slightly:: XO: Commander, there are approximately 3.4 million ships, mainly fighters. This isn't what we were told...
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
ACTION - At the Captain's command, the away team - Black, MacAllister, Exeter, Pierce and several others...arrive aboard the U.S.S. Eridanus completely unharmed...
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::looks over to Brenna:: OPS: Maybe. It depends on whether Starfleet has told us everything...which I doubt
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::raises an eyebrow:: Amb: How long is it since you were last here ::shrugs:: CSO/Amb: they were trading with the Laquiexians in return for weapons.
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@All: Welcome to the USS Eridanus, Gentlemen.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::nods slowly frowning and playing with her wedding band:: CSO: We're going to make it right?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods at the CIV:: CIV: Thank you, Commander...  ::steps off the transporter padd::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
@::takes the padd from the CTO:: CTO: Thanks, Lieutenant. ::looks at it and shakes his head::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
OPS: We will, I’m sure of it. But the Captain's team...they'll be alright, maybe get into trouble, but nothing they can't get out of
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
ACTION - A few minutes after Lt. Commander Exeter departed the bridge, the doors glide open once more to reveal a familiar face, Kaimana Xia...
EO_PO_Fairchild says:
::Pulls his head out of the console and holds the rods to the light:: Self: Hm....
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
@::Looks around, then nods at the CIV and steps off the disc::
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
::Tries to destroy the material that is holding the fused isolinear chips in place, but it's taking time. His blood keeps dripping...::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
@::steps off the padd::
Amb_McKitrick says:
::looks to the XO::  XO: Right... Of that I am aware.  But according to Starfleet intelligence, the Airilians were being taken advantage of.  They were essentially getting crap in return...  Lasers and such....   The Airilians didn't have anything to go by that told them that they were getting equal value goods....  
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@All: If you'll follow me, I'll show you to the bridge.  ::moves to the turbolift::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CSO: Lieutenant,  We should have the list of weapons they had available via the Airilains would you be able to cross check the 'special selection' ::refers to the ones she knows is at the bottom of the list::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
@::steps of the pad:: CIV: So everything ready for our 'mission', commander
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::turns as she hears the doors and smiles:: Xia: Welcome aboard ma'am
EXO_LtCmdr_Foresight says:
@::taps further controls on his console, sending information to various consoles on the bridge::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@::nods at the CIV and follows him, extending his hand as he walks beside him::  CIV: Captain Brian Black, pleased to me you...
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@FCO: As far as I know...  You look familiar.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
@::Follows behind the rest of the group::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
@::Follows the CIV looking around::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@::Waits till everyone is in the turbo lift::  TL: Bridge.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::gives the ambassador a look as if to question what list SFI read:: Amb: Sometimes even the best intelligence information is not wholly accurate. ::smiles::
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
::Xia smiles as she notices the Delar couple, and steps onto the bridge, looking around a bit:: XO: Permission to come aboard, Commander?
Amb_McKitrick says:
XO: Agreed...   
EO_PO_Fairchild says:
::Compares the rods to some new ones from his engineering kit and, once satisfied, puts the new ones in place::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::looks around and smiles as he sees Commander Xia::
Amb_McKitrick says:
::swings around and takes notice of Xia entering the bridge::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::turns surprised something that is hard to do to a telepath:: Xia: Commander, certainly welcome onboard.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::turns back to her console monitoring power levels on the ship and sighing:: Self: god why are we hear, half of this vessel is still in pieces
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
@CIV: Tend to have that with people, commander
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@::Arrives at the bridge, and gets off the turbo lift::
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
ACTION - The blood on the deck of the Scimitar Engine Room pools slightly with each new drop. What isn't absorbed by the metal floor seems to take a black hue to it...
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
@::Follows the CIV off the TL onto the bridge::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@CO: Lieutenant Commander Lessing, sir.  We've served together briefly before though.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
@::Follows the SO::
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
::Grumbles to himself as he frees one isolinear chip, and drops it next to the engineering kit::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@::exits the TL after the CIV and steps onto the bridge of the Eridanus::  CIV: True... you've made impressive progress, Commander..  ::smiles::
EXO_LtCmdr_Foresight says:
@::gets up as the Captain and rest of contingent step onto the bridge:: CO: Welcome aboard, Captain... Jordan Foresight at your service.
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::starts to run a few deep penetration masked scans on the waiting fleet::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@CO: Thank you.  I can't say it’s been all fun though.  Though I've had some fun times.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::taps away at her console with one hand switching between readouts, reaching the other behind her and massaging her lower back grumbling about a lack of ergonomics in the chairs::
Amb_McKitrick says:
::walks over to the engineering station and pulls a damage report, trying not to inconvenience anyone::
EO_PO_Fairchild says:
::Looks at the console, satisfied that the rods are correctly placed, then starts to re-place the circuitry::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
@::Looks at the people on the bridge and measures them::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@CIV: Being a Starfleet Officer isn't always easy, Commander... we've all experienced it in our careers...   ::extends his hand to the XO::  XO: Thank you, Commander... what's the status of the Eridanus ?
EXO_LtCmdr_Foresight says:
@::smiles wryly:: CO: Although my first name is Daryl... I use Jordan - my mom's maiden name - more often than not. Don't like family names and all that you know? ::stops rambling::
EXO_LtCmdr_Foresight says:
@CO: The ship is ready to get under way, sir. I've plotted a course through this mess of ships, the information is on the relevant consoles.
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
XO: Commander, I’ve picked up a fleet of large capital ships in close orbit to the planet...Also an orbital base undergoing a refit.
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@::Is not looking at Black, so thinks the question is for him::  CO: Aside form an niggling power relay in the tertiary waste processing system, she's 100% sir.
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::frowns at his readouts and starts detailing scans of the base and the large ships::
Amb_McKitrick says:
::swings around looking to the CSO::  CSO: Orbital Base?!
EO_PO_Fairchild says:
::Takes another look around the console to make sure he didn't miss a spot, then pulls back, and moves to the next console::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::keeping his voice calm and level:: Amb: You have great hearing, Ambassador
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
@EXO: tiny ship ain't she ::looking around unimpressed:: The Hawk wasn't much bigger though.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks from the CSO with a smile then to Xia:: Xia: This bridge is yours ::looks back to her:: I was hoping you would be providing us with more information.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@XO: Good to hear, Commander... I suggest we get underway... set course for Airilius IV...
Amb_McKitrick says:
::walks over ignoring the smart alec remark::  CSO: Can you get a visual?
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
@::Looks around the bridge:
EXO_LtCmdr_Foresight says:
@FCO: Tiny is what this mission calls for ::peers at his collar:: Commander, I'm sure you don't want to barge through there in a Sovereign class, now do you?
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
::She smiles and steps up near Janan, unsure of the woman who has taken over her former post on the Scimitar. Kaimana nods and listens to Delar's report as she hands Janan a PADD::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
Amb: I can try, let me see if there are some orbital satellites I can break into...::begins looking for an adequate satellite to capture an image of the orbital base and the capital ships::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::grumbles more as she tries cracking into the comm. signals:: XO: Ma'am...they're all chattering like crazy...there are too many signals flying back and forth our computer can't even attempt to make sense of any of them
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
@EXO: Would be more fun, commander :: a small grin appears on his face::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@::Moves to the helm::  CO, EXO: Course laid in sir.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@FCO, CTO, SO, Majors: Take position at one of the mission consoles... and I'll brief the individual teams...
Amb_McKitrick says:
::looks to the XO and Xia doubtfully as the CSO works::
EXO_LtCmdr_Foresight says:
@::nods as Lessing takes the helm:: CIV: Course already plotted.\
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
@CO: Aye cap'n. ::takes up position behind a tactical console::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
@::Walks over to a console to the left, the closest science console to him::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@EXO: Engage when ready, Commander... I'll brief the teams that are heading down there...
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::her fingers fly across the console as she attempts to try picking one signal out of the mix::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::accesses one of the closest satellites and begins running his encryption routines, trying to gain access to visual feeds::
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
XO: Starfleet has been monitoring the Airilian Military build-up for the last few weeks...it seems they've collected their entire fleet in this sector - they seem to be outfitting their fleet at an outstanding rate...
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@FCO: If you'd prefer, I could take OPS.....
Amb_McKitrick says:
CSO: Also, see if you can transmit this data to the Eridanus before they get underway....
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::takes the Padd:: Xia: Thank you ::looks at OPS:: OPS: do what you can to single out anything
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@::Engages course::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
Amb: If I can get access, Ambassador. It's not like turning on a console.
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::hums quietly to himself as he falls back into the old routine of hacking, decrypting, then hacking some more::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
@CIV: ain't my ship........ And I'm thinking about calling this mission a holiday. :;smiles::
EXO_LtCmdr_Foresight says:
@CO: Aye, sir. ::walks over to the helm:: CIV: 1/2 impulse.
Amb_McKitrick says:
CSO: Understood Lieutenant...  Do your best.  ::smiles and walks over to the XO::  
EO_PO_Fairchild says:
::Grabs a tricorder and starts scanning the inside of the console to determine where to start::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@EXO: Aye Sir.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
@::Monitors sensors to keep an eye on the fleet::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods:: Xia: As the ambassador noticed ::looks as if that is not enough information yet::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
Amb: Is this any good? ::brings up a crystal clear image of the orbital base, in Technicolor, with directors commentary::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@::stands:: FCO: Your job, I'm more used to OPS.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::sees the approaching ambassador::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@FCO, CTO, SO, Majors: gather around please...
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
@CIV: Duty calls ::nods to black::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
@::Walks away from his console to the CO and listens to what he has to say::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
@::Gathers around with the rest of them::
Amb_McKitrick says:
Xia/XO: This is nothing like anything any of us expected to walk into...   I would recommend extreme caution and an "open arms approach" since we are meant to be the diplomatic end of this....
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
ACTION - A visual of the orbital base appears on screen - it seems to be half built, and half undergoing a refit. The Airilians seem to be expanding the base from a small orbital station to a massive starbase...
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::centers her search on the signals coming from one of the capital ships towards the planet trying to isolate something useful, twirling her hair absently with one finger::
Amb_McKitrick says:
::looks at the view screen as the image comes up::  CSO: Good work Lieutenant.....  
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
Amb: Agreed though we need to know more ::looks to Xia:: Xia: Who is involved in this military build up?
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@::Sits at the helm again::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::answers back flatly:: Amb: I try.
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
ACTION - The U.S.S. Eridanus makes her way into the Airilius star system, heading for the densest sections of the Airilian Fleet. The small Nova class vessel blends in with the millions of vessels almost immediately, making her way to the southern tip of Airilius IV.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks at the station, raising an eyebrow:: Self: Impressive ::looks away again quite quickly::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::wonders what else he can pick up with his satellite and begins digging a little deeper::
EO_PO_Fairchild says:
::Hits his head as he pulls out again, to take a better look at the tricorder:: Out loud: Ouch! ::Rubs the back of his head::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@::taps a few buttons and brings up a partly visual of a compound on Airilius IV::
EXO_LtCmdr_Foresight says:
@CIV: Good, keep this up.
Amb_McKitrick says:
::looks down::  OPS: Lieutenant...  Prepare a communiqué for Starfleet Intelligence...   Priority One, Starfleet Coded channel 87.4....   ::looking to the XO and Xia for a nod of approval::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::looks up at the view screen for a second whistling lowly before looking back down at her work::
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
::Un-sticks another isolinear chip, and this one slips out of his hand, onto the floor. He reaches to pick it up, and his fingers trace over a pool of liquid - a black substance almost like oil. He looks at his cut hand, and sees a droplet forming that goes from red to the same oily black colour. It falls onto his uniform as he looks upon it::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@Away Team: All Right...  ::glances at the CIV::  CIV: Commander... if you would join us as well ?
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::picks out one signal she thinks is likely to be of use coming from one of the upper levels of the shi and crosses her fingers that it wasn't disrupted too badly by all the other traffic::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@CO: Certainly sir, let me put us into orbit first.  ::puts the Eridanus into a high polar orbit, masking its presence with the natural magnetic field of the planet::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::looks up watching Xia and Janan carefully for signs of approval::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks to Xia:: Self: Starfleet anyone but intelligence would have been reassuring...
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@::Stands and joins the group::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@::nods at the CIV and waits a moment for him to join them::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
@:;walks to the Flight console and has a quick check, then nods in agreement:: CIV: 8 out of ten, commander :;smiles::
Amb_McKitrick says:
XO: Perhaps you're right...   
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
@::Looks around as he waits till everyone is finally ready to be briefed and sighs::
Amb_McKitrick says:
OPS: Redirect to Starfleet Operations with an order to forward....
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@FCO: I should hope so.  This ship is a lot easier to fly than the Seleya.
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
::Commander Xia nods to Delar for his work and heads over to Brenna Delar's console as the Scimitar moves into the sector - they're going to need to gain access to the Airilian comm. network...somehow::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
@CIV: Seleya, Muir's ship?
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@FCO: Yes.  ::a strange expression crosses his face, then is gone::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
@CIV: How's he doing or did he die?
Amb_McKitrick says:
::looks over to Xia::  Xia:  I haven't had the pleasure. ::extends hand::  Do you have a good poker face Commander?
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
Amb: of course sir ::prepares the communiqué securing the channel as best she can:: Amb: You are aware though they are fully capable of gaining access to our comms...they're surveillance technology is...frighteningly advanced
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
@FCO: No comment.
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
Xia: One of the best. ::She shakes McKitrick's hand, not commenting on the odd Earth custom:: AMB: Commander Kaimana Xia, pleased to meet you Captain McKitrick...
Amb_McKitrick says:
OPS: A risk we have to take...  If we don't at least try, we, nor the Eridanus will get out of this alive. I have the utmost confidence in your ability Lt. ::smiles::
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
ACTION - The U.S.S. Eridanus and U.S.S. Scimitar maneuver through the dense fleet of Airilian ships. As they pass vessels they notice unusual looking weapons and cannons mounted on many of the vessels. It appears the Airilians are amassing a fleet...and not a nice one at that...
Amb_McKitrick says:
::beams with Xia's comment::  Xia: It's been a long time since I've been called that.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
@CIV: If you survive this and seem him again tell him John Exeter said Hi.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::grumbles to herself:: I've used the best of my abilities in the past and they've been shredded ::put the finishing touches on the channel:: Amb: All set sir
Host ECO_Cmdr_Xia says:
ACTION - Down in the Scimitar Main Engineering...odd events are taking place. Black blood...the tainted Chief Engineer has definitely gone through some odd events in his life...could this be their result?

ACTION - Each of us have choices to make, but ultimately we are the pawns of fate. The crew of the Scimitar will learn this soon enough...

=/\==/\=END Mission=/\==/\=

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