In route to Avalon station, the captain, CTO and CIV try to discover what actually happened on Morridian. Hard decisions were made as this was a no-win situation. The counsellor, working with science, discovered that the knife left something behind and decided to have it removed. But it was not quite that easy and so he now waits to see what happens next.

The captain has received some unusual orders from the station. She and others are to meet with a general judge advocate on incidents that have been happening throughout the galaxy and which the Seleya has more than once been a part of. The ship is 45 minutes from arrival.

Captain's log, Stardate 10806.22. The internal situation aboard the Seleya seems to be solved. Time will tell whether or not there will be repercussions but I am confident we are now a better crew than we ever were. There are apparently some unusual activities in the alpha quadrant and Starfleet thinks we maybe somehow involved. As soon as we arrive at Avalon station, Commander Maor and Lt Atreides will be briefed on the subject.

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CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::rides the turbolift, trying to keep his feelings of guilt stay below the surface::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::at her chair on the bridge, reading over a PADD with the sensor data acquired en route::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::steps off at the Bridge, looking around a moment before moving to the Captain's chair:: CO: Have you a moment, Captain?

CO Capt Gomes says:
::looks up at Sumner, a bit surprised because she was immersed in her reading. Then gets up:: CSO: My ready room?

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::glances about and nods::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::At his station on the bridge, keeping an eye on the ship's systems::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::goes to her RR and opens the door, then points Sumner to one of the chairs::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::sits in the indicated chair:: CO: Managed to find my blue uni.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::looks over her shoulder before closing the door:: OPS: If anything comes up call me. meanwhile keep things running ::closes the door and sits opposite the CSO::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Nods at the captain as she disappears behind the door, then turns his attention back to his console, reading their orders with increasing suspicion::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CSO: and it suits you fine. I need an experienced officer at science

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
CO: I had a hunch you weren't too happy about me moving to Tactical. Looks like things worked themselves out in their own way. I wanted to apologize, Captain.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CMO: Sensible officers invest in quality hardware, Doctor. You of all people should realize that. ::Continues walking to the direction of the nearest TL::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
CIV: Starfleet provides nothing but the finest.

CO Capt Gomes says:
CSO: Sometimes we act without thinking. What makes perfect sense in one moment may not make any sense in the rest. This is why I wrote that letter about having faith in your senior officers. I appreciate your apology, thank you. And the proof I accept it is that you are still here  ::smiles::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CMO: Not when I find in your office a tricorder manufactured by some company called Hiper who decide to be original and name their product the "Hiper-R", Doctor. Sounds to me like a generic Ferengi brand.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::returns the smile for a moment:: CO: Something I never considered was the crew losing discipline as a result of my actions. Had I thought of that, I might have done things differently. For that, I am sorry the most.

CMO Lt Atreides says:
CIV: You know how they work, everything here is built by the lowest bidder, it's a miracle we can sustain warp.

CO Capt Gomes says:
CSO: military organizations, such as Starfleet are based on the chain of command. If the chain shows but one missing link it falls apart. I know now that you understand that better than most officers here, and you can teach them as well

CO Capt Gomes says:
CSO: I also imagine you will be in Maor's situation one day and I hope you will handle it the best way

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::nods:: CO: Indeed. Would it help if I posted my own statement to the crew, or do you think things are well under control?

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CMO: That's life for you.  ::Steps in front of the TL doors:: Ladies, first, Doctor. ::Gestures to the inside of the TL::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
CIV: Age before beauty, sir.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::shakes her head:: CSO: No, this was classified. I know it got out, this ship is big but rumours travel fast. So far it’s just a rumour and there are no official names attached. I would prefer if it continued that way. Just between those on the away team and myself

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CMO: Right. ::Enters the TL::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Follows him into the lift::

SCNE: As the Seleya approaches Avalon station, the commutations system is lit up constantly as well as the increase in traffic flow to and from.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::nods again:: CO: Understood, Captain. Thank you.

CO Capt Gomes says:
CSO: Lieutenant ... there is something I have to tell you as well

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::raises an eyebrow in interest:: CO: Yes?

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
TL: Airlock 2, please. ::Grows quiet:: CMO: You need to stop being so cheap and actually invest something in your department, Doctor.

CO Capt Gomes says:
CSO: I had no pleasure in that reprimand. I would have been happy with words if not for military discipline as we discussed. I am very glad you decided to stay and I trust you will be one of my best officers ::gets up to shake his hand::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
CIV: If you get them to raise my salary, sure. Also the way I see it, the system we use in sickbay warrants my slow upgrade cycle.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::smiles and gets up as well, shaking the Captain's hand firmly:: CO: No other Captain I'd rather be under, sir.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::smiles:: CSO: Now that that’s done and over with ::moves to the door:: CSO: Do you have any more data on the dagger and what it did to Gnav?

CO Capt Gomes says:
::opens the door onto the bridge but remains there for a moment waiting to hear the CSO's reply::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::follows:: CO: Not yet, Captain, but I've got several tests running, and I'm going to go over transporter logs to see if they have anything I can use.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Glances at the communication panel, not noticing any incoming communications addressed to them, and keeps at what he was doing::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CSO: Good idea. Keep me informed. I am very curious about how such a simple item, found on the other side of the Galaxy could have such powers over the Moriddian people. And, of course, I am also concerned about the counsellor

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Parts the TL:: CMO: Was that a crack at your department or a crack at Strarfleet, Doctor? ::Makes his way towards the airlock::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
CIV: A crack on BSD.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::smiles:: CO: Of course.

CO Capt Gomes says:
CSO: Thank you for your ... update. and if you need any particular equipment let OPS know ::nods at him and turns to her chair again::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Turns around as he hears the captain enter the bridge again:: CO: Captain, could you take a look at this?

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::moves to his station and checks on his running tests::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::frowns and stops on her way to her chair, approaches the operations console:: OPS: What is it?

FCO Ens Ohm says:
CO: Eta to station is 15 minutes.  Taking the ship to impulse.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
CO: I was reading through our recent orders, and something... Odd.. Caught my eyes... Did you notice the origin for our latest orders?

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Pauses in front of the airlock:: CMO: Seems we didn't even dock yet. ::Peeks through the airlock door:: Wonder why we were in an hurry to get here.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods at the FCO, then turns back to OPS:: OPS: Wasn't it Admiral Crenshaw as usual?

CMO Lt Atreides says:
CIV: You played with my espresso maker again.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CMO: You have an espresso maker?

SCENE: Throughout the ship, the seasoned crew note the ship has dropped from warp.  Many prepared to take the uncertain time they may have on the station for some quick errands.  Others continue to prepare their departments for the upcoming mission; whatever that might be.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Shakes head:: CO: JAG signed this... And it didn't come from Starfleet Command either... Captain, I think you should know I have serious reservations about these orders...

CMO Lt Atreides says:
CIV: It's on my desk, I'm surprised you haven't seen it... There's a big dent on it from when Sam tripped and hit her head on it.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CMO: Who?

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: I just assumed ... in any event, aren't they encrypted as they normally are? And isn't Avalon expecting us?

CMO Lt Atreides says:
CIV: Ivanova!

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CMO: Sorry, doesn't ring a bell.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::continues to monitor his tests and work on leads::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
CO: We haven't contacted them yet... I didn't notice any differences in the encryption, but since those are standardized, I don't see how they should be different... ::Shakes head:: I think we should verify our status with Starfleet Command before proceeding...

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::shrugs:: CIV: She doesn't anymore, you're right about that.

FCO Ens Ohm says:
:: Looks over at the captain and OPS as he continues taking the ship towards the station.::

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: I am not particularly concerned because we were sent to a Starfleet station and not to some outback planet. In any event, can you open a channel to Avalon station so I can contact their CO. and meanwhile can you also contact Starfleet command to confirm our orders?

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Nods, feeling that stressing his reservations again would be pointless, and hails the station:: CO: Hailing frequencies open.

CO Capt Gomes says:
COM: Avalon Station: This is Captain Gomes of the USS Seleya.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CMO: So tell, Doctor. What's the deal between you and the Counsellor?

ACTION: The sound of a click can be heard over the comm before the face of an officer appears on the screen.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::As he finishes that, he opens a separate subspace channel to Starfleet, requesting the operations department::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
CIV: He wants me for my body.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::observes the officer on the screen::

Avlon OPS says:
*CO*: This is Avalon station.  Welcome captain.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CMO: Didn't figure him for a sex predator, Doctor. Think maybe you're exaggerating just a little too much?

CO Capt Gomes says:
COM: Avalon station: Thank you. Can I talk to your commanding officer?

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Frowns as he can't get a clear channel established:: CO: Captain?

CMO Lt Atreides says:
CIV: Well it's simple really, he's lazy and doesn't keep his appointments, and I'm not going out of my way to see him because he'll just let me down again...all because I had a bit too much coffee one day.

Avlon OPS says:
@ *CO*: He is currently in a meeting, captain.  May I assist you?  You have been expected.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::approaches OPS so he can whisper::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CMO: Lazy. Right. ::Nods in understanding:: Time for plan B then.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::speaks up, standing a bit aside from OPS:: COM: Avalon Station: Can you identify yourself please? And can you identify who is expecting us?

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Lowers his voice:: CO: I can't establish a clear channel with command... Something isn't right here...

CMO Lt Atreides says:
CIV: Plan B? I have to prescribe that stuff every time we get some R&R.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::whispers:: OPS: Keep trying and prepare a probe FCO: Full stop

CO Capt Gomes says:
::looks at the screen::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CMO: Surely you mean Plan 9.

Avlon OPS says:
@ *CO*: I believe the Judge Advocate General Neves is awaiting your arrival.  I will inform him you will be arriving on schedule.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Nods, setting about to prepare a probe for launch as he keeps attempting to get a clear channel with command::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
CIV: No, I mean some people forget their injections then need it set right afterwards.

CO Capt Gomes says:
COM: Avalon Station: Thank you. but please, you have not identified yourself. What is your rank, name and number?

CO Capt Gomes says:
::looks at a face she does not trust:: OPS: Yellow alert

Avlon OPS says:
@ :: smiles:: *CO*: I am Lieutenant Rogers, 1717777

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Smiles slightly at captain's persistence, and nods as he activates yellow alert on her request::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::whispers::OPS: And check that.

CO Capt Gomes says:
COM: Avalon Station: Are you aware of any subspace communication disturbances in the area?

FCO Ens Ohm says:
:: brings the ship to an all stop.::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Nods, entering the name and identification number into the personnel database, searching for the files connected to them::

Avlon OPS says:
@ *CO*: Aye, captain.  Our people are working on it.

CO Capt Gomes says:
COM: Avalon Station: Please inform Mr Neves we have some technical difficulties and will be delayed on our arrival

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CMO: Anything.

CMO Lt Atreides says:
CIV: Orly?

Avlon OPS says:
@ *CO*: But of course, captain. However, keep in mind he does not like to be kept waiting.

CO Capt Gomes says:
COM: Avalon Station: some delays are inevitable. Thank you. Seleya out

CO Capt Gomes says:
FCO: takes about and move away from Avalon till we have a clear signal to Starfleet Command

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CMO: Yarly.

CMO Lt Atreides says:
CIV: NO WAI!

FCO Ens Ohm says:
CO: Aye, captain.  :: Slowly takes the ship out of the area.::

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: I had us turn around till we have a signal to Starfleet. When we do, run all the information, the mission orders and Mr Roger's file

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: also, scan the station

CO Capt Gomes says:
*CIV*: Gomes to Maor

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CMO: Hold that thought. ::Hits his badge:: *CO*: Maor here.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Nods, wondering whether they are suffering a staffing problem:: CO: Aye captain... ::Initiates the scan, while the check is still running::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Holds himself::

CO Capt Gomes says:
*CIV*: I need you to pull your strings. We cannot get any direct signal to Starfleet. I need the complete file of JAG Neves and Lt Roger, serial 1717777

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
*CO*: Any particular reason, Captain?

CO Capt Gomes says:
*CIV*: Some questions have arisen about who sent out orders and what is going on in Avalon station. Just give me their complete files if you can

ACTION: Two ships pull away from the station, heading in the general direction of the Seleya.  A ship nearing the station very slowly alters its course, again heading in the direction of the Seleya.

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS/FCO: Any luck on the link to Starfleet?

FCO Ens Ohm says:
:: Looks over at OPS::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::shakes head:: CO: Looks like there are a few ships on intercept course to us now...

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Raises an eyebrow in puzzlement:: *CO*: Understood, Captain. Maor out. ::Closes the channel and pulls his PADD from his back pocket:: CMO: One second, Doctor. ::Moves a few meters to the side and begins writing something on his PADD::

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: It might be coincidence ... or not FCO: Engage warp 7, head to Earth

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Now I need that link with Starfleet

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: And is there anyting on Mr Rogers?

TO Brehm says:
CO: Captain, I am not picking up the transponder on that lead ship, but I am reading an energy build up.

CO Capt Gomes says:
All: Red alert!

OPS Lt Pandora says:
CO: I can't find anything in the records.. ::Shakes head:: I don't like this at all...

CO Capt Gomes says:
TO: And hail that ship

CMO Lt Atreides says:
CIV: I ever tell you about the time when our CEO Power got his penis stuck in a hyper spanner...he's still our CEO, right? I can't keep track of people's comings and goings anymore.

CO Capt Gomes says:
FCO: Keep us at warp, heading to Earth

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Activates red alert as the order comes::

ACTION: The closer ship puts on a burst of speed.

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: And the link to Starfleet?

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Gets to monitoring the communication frequencies, trying to pick up anything suspicious:: CO: Slowly clearing...

TO Brehm says:
CO: Eta to it catching us, 1 minute... it is unusually fast.

CO Capt Gomes says:
FCO: Increase speed

CO Capt Gomes says:
TO: I take it they are not responding to hails? Aim phasers and torpedoes but do not fire

TO Brehm says:
CO: Aye, captain... :: prepares for weapon fire.::

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Once you can, ask for confirmation of our orders and send the information regarding Lt Rogers and the vessel chasing us

ACTION: As the unknown ship approaches, tactical fires at the same moment a beam catch the captain, CIV and CSO from the ship.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Gets a clear signal now, and submits the request to verify their orders, as well as the service records for one lieutenant Rogers, serial number 1717777::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::disappears in a group of atoms::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Vanishes to parts unknown::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
Self: That's one way to get out of a reply I guess.

ACTION: The three find themselves on a transporter padd surrounded by strangers dressed in equally strange garb, phasers pointed at them.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::looks at her captors in their eyes, waiting for one to speak::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@::Frowns at their new predicament, immediately moving to stand in front of the Captain, effectively shielding her::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Looks around as he gets the disturbing reply:: Out loud: What the hell?

ACTION: In the eerie quiet, the men split, leaving a space for the man at the back.  A familiar face.

Shane Zaris says:
@ :: smiles::  All: Welcome aboard...

<<<<<<<<<< Pause >>>>>>>>>>

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Lília Perfeito is Captain Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO – Commanding Officer)
Tim Schols is Lieutenant Dylan Cedric Pandora (OPS – Operations Officer)
C.J. Short is Lieutenant Junior Grade Henry James Sumner (CTO – Chief Tactical Officer)
Andreas Habeland is Lieutenant Paul Atreides (CMO – Chief Medical Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Commander Maor (CIV – Starfleet Intelligence Specialist)
Karriaunna Scotti as Avlon OPS, FCO Ens Ohm and Shane Zaris.

Stardate: 10806.22
Arc Title: Savior
Part: One
Mission Number: 523
Ship Manager: Karriaunna Scotti
Arc Creator: Karriaunna Scotti

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