Host SM-Lyon says:
USS Seleya - 10507.03

Host SM-Lyon says:
"What the...?" Part 13 (I think, please check and edit accordingly)

Host SM-Lyon says:
SUMMARY: The Seleya and Phoenix are on approach to Earth, the Federation Council and the President. Deleah will get her chance to state her case. The crew might be called in for their testimonies, but nothing has been transmitted to the ship regarding that aspect as yet. Now, things are out of their hands, and into those of the decision makers.

Host SM-Lyon says:
<<<<< Resume Mission >>>>>

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
:: On the bridge at engineering, checking over the master systems display and making adjustments::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
@:: On board the Phoenix, feeling the tension from all sides::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Checks the Seleya's course and ETA:: CO:  ETA 20 minutes sir.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Inform me when we've made orbit. Have we been assigned a station to dock at?

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Shakes his head:: CO:  Not as of yet sir, guess their playing the waiting game.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Now, now.  Earth Orbital Defense takes their jobs very seriously. Do you have any clue what threat a Federation starship could pose to Earth? :: overly dramatic::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: In his office going over the list of goodies he saw on the Phoenix, coughing loudly::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Double checks the request for final approach vectors and instructions. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Smirks:: CO:  Depends on who’s driving.  I mean, no offense, but Betazoid counselors seem to be kind on the dangerous side lately.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
CO: Sir? How long do we anticipate our layover to be? Should I prepare for a long-term stopover, or will this just be a fly-by?

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: The Seleya and Phoenix docking instructions are confirmed.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: ... Indeed. ::suppresses a chuckle::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CEO: Unconfirmed. We'll have to play it by ear.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Drops the Seleya from warp at the edge of the outer marker; then proceeds on course. :: CO:  Looks like were headed somewhere out of the immediate area.  Probably not a bad idea, seeing as were being followed by a giant, alien starship.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Where to?

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
CO: Aye sir. I will proceed to engineering to help with docking procedures. :: Looking for permission, and waits for it. t::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Injects himself with something to stop his cough. :: Self: We should be nearing earth...

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CEO: Outstanding!

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Takes the Seleya around the planet well off the main travel routs, to a dry dock, positioned near the northern pole:: CO:  Way up here, sir.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
:: Heads off the bridge and into a turbo lift. :: Computer: Engineering.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Punches up the dry dock and support craft on the main view screen. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Thank goodness for transporters.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Nods:: CO:  Guess their trying to avoid a panic.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
CO:  Instructions are to dock here, and inform Deleah to maintain a position in this area.  Not sure why they directed it to her, since we’re driving right now.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
:: Steps off the TL, down the corridor, and into engineering. :: ALL: Alright people, what's our status?

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Make contact with the President's office.

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: The two ships slowly approach the dry docks. The Seleya is guided in, the Phoenix is too big and hangs motionless next to the dry dock.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Looks out his window. :: Self: Wonderful, cold storage.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
:: Hears the docking clamps engage nosily. :: ALL: Shut down the warp core and switch over to station power. :: Proceeds over to a console and provides the authorization codes. ::

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
:: Watches the brightly-lit warp core simmer down as the matter/antimatter reaction is stopped:: *Bridge*: Engineering to Bridge, we're all set down here.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Taps his combadge::  *CEO*:  Thanks, throttling back.  :: Shuts down the impulse deck and engages the gravitational and umbilical support systems. ::

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: The warp core goes cold; the ship is now on station power.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Punches up OPS:: COM:  Cmdr. Richmond:  This is the U.S.S. Seleya, calling Commander Richmond.  Please respond.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
%<Richmond> COM: Seleya: This is Richmond.  Welcome to Earth, Seleya.  It's not often we see Sovereign-class ships so close to home.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Turns to the CO:  CO: Commander Richmond on line sir.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
Engineering Crew: We still have a few fused relays from our high-speed chase; see what you can do about getting replacements from the quartermaster. The Captain is not sure how long we'll be staying, so let's hold off more extensive diagnostics until we're sure that we will have time. Are there any questions?

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
<Engineering Crew>CEO: No sir! :: Moves off to go about their duties. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
COM: Richmond: Indeed. Let's hope we don't have to be here long, so we can get back out to serving the Federation. What is the nature of our mission now that we've reached Earth?

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
<Richmond>%COM: Seleya: Admiral Crenshaw has briefed both the President and the Federation Council.  You're expected to report to council chambers with your guest immediately.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Steps out into sickbay::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
COM: Richmond: Excellent, expect us momentarily.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
<Richmond> % COM: Seleya: She may also ask any of your crew to accompany her if she so chooses.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
All: We're on earth, I have no idea how long we'll be here. I'd assume we'll be given shore leave soon enough, so, get around to ordering new supplies and anything else we need so we can take full advantage of our break.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Glad this is last minute so he doesn't have to change into his dress whites. ::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
<Richmond> % COM: Acknowledged; Starfleet out.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Taps his combadge:: *CEO*:  A'an to Nadex.  Ensign, have your people run a diagnostic on the port impulse throat.  She was straining a bit to keep up.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO,*CEO,CEO,CMO*: Senior Staff, report to Transporter Room 1 immediately for transport to the Federation Council.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
:: Goes to his office and sits down at his desk. :: *FCO*: Acknowledged. 

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
*CO*: Understood.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
Computer: Lockdown bridge functions and transfer to docking control. Authorization Muir-Phi-One-Six-Five

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Secures the Helm, then stands and waits at the TL for the rest of the bridge crew. :: TL:  Hold…

Host Deleah says:
<Computer> CO: Acknowledged.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Gets up heading towards the turbo lift, and joins the FCO. ::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
@Deleah: Looks like we're on our way.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
*CNS*: Counselor, please make yourself and Deleah's avatar ready for transport.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
:: About to run the diagnostic, but stops, raising an eyebrow at the comm:: *CO*: Aye sir. :: Heads out of office:: Smith: Crewman Smith, we need to look over the impulse assembly, run a level three diagnostic while I'm gone.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Gets his coat then heads to wards a turbo lift::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
*CO* Acknowledged.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
<Smith> CEO: Aye sir, I'll get right on it.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
:: Leaves Engineering and heads for the TL:: Computer: Transporter Room 1.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
TL:  Transporter room 1.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
TL: Transporter room 1.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Waits till the TL comes to a stop and waits for the CO to lead the way. ::

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::leaves the TL and heads for the transporter room, entering before the rest of the crew, and waiting in front of the pad for everyone to arrive::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Exits the TL and walks toward the transporter room::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Exits the TL absentmindedly. ::

Host Deleah says:
@:: Turns to Roalla. :: CNS: I'm ready when you are... or should I say when they are.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Walks towards the transporter room, waiting to the second officer to fall into step next to him. ::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
@:: Nods::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Follows the CO. ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Enters the TR and looks around, nodding at everyone present and steps onto the transporter pad. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Follows the CO into the TR and walks onto a pad. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Gets up onto a pad, almost forgetting he won't need a side arm. ::

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
:: Steps onto the pad with the rest of the crew. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Nods at the TR Chief, then taps his combadge:: *CNS*:  Stand by to energize.  :: Turns to the CO:: CO:  Were ready sir.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Nods at the Commander. ::

Host Deleah says:
ACTION: The crew on both ships disappear in a swirl of boue sparkles, to appear in SFHQ. They are met by a commander who will escort them.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::Looks around:: Self: Haven't been here in a while.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
::Looks around Starfleet Headquarters and checks that Deleah is still there::

Host Deleah says:
<Cmdr. Lohan> CO: Welcome to Headquarters, Captain. :: Nods at the others in turn and smiles at Deleah:: Deleah: Most welcome to you...

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Looks around::

Host Deleah says:
:: Nods at the commander, looking around. :: Lohan: My thanks.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Falls in with the rest of the staff. ::

Host Deleah says:
<Lohan> All: Please follow me, and I'll take you to rooms where you can wait - the Council is almost ready for you.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
:: Follows the captain. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Follows the pack. ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Joins the rest of the team. ::

Host Deleah says:
:: Walks along with the rest of the group:: CO: Captain, I do hope this Council and President of yours are willing to listen.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
:: Follows, staying close to Deleah. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Listens to the conversation. ::

CO_Capt_Muir1 says:
Deleah: Listen they will - Council meetings are very ordered. Just hope you don't get referred to the senate... :: Remembers his mother's time as a senator and frowns ::

Host Deleah says:
:: Sees the frown:: CO: I take that won't be a good thing.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Shrugs.:: Deleah:  Too many people with too much time, who are too impressed with the sound of they’re own voices.  :: Looks at Deleah and shrugs:: Deleah: It can be a bit tedious.

CO_Capt_Muir1 says:
Deleah: Just be as honest as you can be, and the solution you're looking for should come... that's the only advice I can give you. No one in the council is making any power plays at the moment, so they should be open enough to you without any double meanings behind their actions.

Host Deleah says:
CO/FCO: Thank you for that... I intended to tell it as it is. :: Enters the rooms to where Lohan had led them. ::

Host Deleah says:
<Lohan> All: Please wait here until someone fetches you. The council will be concluding their current business in the next 10 minutes or so.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Turns to Modalis as they enter the waiting room. :: CNS:  I don’t suppose your picking anything up from the council chamber or the presidents office?

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO, CNS: Now, now; that would be invading privacy.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Frowns a bit and looks confused. :: CNS:  I thought that’s what you did, picked up stray thoughts and such?

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
Self: Privacy?

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
FCO: The captain is correct, sir.   Starfleet regulations prohibit my intruding on thoughts of the council unless they themselves contravene those regulations.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Nods and leans back against the wall. :: CNS/CO:  I see.  I'm not really all that knowledgeable on telepathy and telepathic protocol.
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CO_Captain_Muir says:
FCO: ::shrugs::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Waits, wondering when their going to be called in. ::

Host Deleah says:
ACTION: A yeoman comes into the room, respectfully asking the assembled crew to follow him to the council chambers...

Host Deleah says:
<<<<< Pause Mission >>>>>.