USS Apache
Mission #159

Prologue: USS Apache is currently in pursuit of the Astroid, a small shuttle craft has departed and is attempting to land.

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Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::gets up from her chair and begins to pace the bridge::

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::slaving helm to OPS and monitoring both stations::

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
CTO: How many explosives do we need to plant?

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
@::goes over the calculations::

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
*CMO*: How are things going, Doctor?

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
@XO: All of them. We'll need to place them here. ::points to an area on a readout of the asteroid::

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
@CTO: That doesn't give us much time.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::receives a message:: CO: Captain, I'm receiving a message from Starfleet, Sector Commander's office.

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
@::nods:: XO: I'd say we should hurry, but that wouldn't be smart when dealing with explosives.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
::follows progress of the shuttle on a monitor in his ofice::

Host Miaek says:
ACTION: Small chunks of debris to begin to pound the shuttlecraft.

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::straightens:: OPS: On Screen.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
*CO*: Everything is fine down here sir.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
@::feels the rocks hit the outer hull:: CTO: This is not going to be easy is it?

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
CO: Aye, Sir. ::sends the message to the video screen::

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
@::holds on to his seat:: XO: Nope.

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
*CMO*: Good. If you're not too busy down there, I could use an extra hand at Science 1.

Host Miaek says:
ACTION: A large man appears on the viewscreen wearing an Admiral's uniform.

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
@::stabilizes the shuttle's course::

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
*CO*: On my way sir.

Host Miaek says:
ACTION: A chunk hits the shuttle throwing the FCO to the ground out cold.

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::stands in front of her chair awaiting the communication. Puts on her usual warm smile and nods in greeting:: COM: Admiral: Hello, Admiral....

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
@CTO: By the Emmisarry.. there are chunks out here the size of workbees..

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
OPS: How is the away team doing?

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
@::quickly takes over the controls of the shuttle:: XO: Crap, there goes our pilot!

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
Karl: Look after sickbay while I'm gone. If you need any extra help down here just call someone. ::heads for a TL::

Host Adm Jackson says:
COM: Linard: ::gives a slight nod:: Captain........how goes the rescue efforts?

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
@::tries to avoid the larger chunks::

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
@::pulls the FCO out of the pilots chair and lays him on the floor:: CTO: This is going to make things interesting.

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
COM: Admiral: Not bad, right now we're attempting to destroy a particularly large asteroid heading the planet now as we speak.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
COM: Apache: Cmdr. Storal to Apache...

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
COM: XO: Go ahead, Commander.

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
@::grits his teeth as he struggles with the controls:: XO: Coming up on the asteroid.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
::enters TL:: TL: Bridge

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
CO: They're just now checking in, sir.

Host Adm Jackson says:
COM: Linard: I've read the reports, deterium.....explosives....have you thought this plan out Captain?

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
@Com: Apache: We were pelted by asteriod debris and Lt. Terman was knocked unconscious. But we are still on course and will land shortly.

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::nods down at OPS, urging her to continue with the contact::

Host Adm Jackson says:
COM: Linard: Perhaps a sidebar is needed Captain

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
COM: Admiral: As of now, it seems our only way of avoiding mass destruction.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
@CTO:I know your not used to flying Jon. But take us in the best you can.

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
COM: Admiral: What do you suggest?

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::Nods:: COM: XO: Aye, sir. I'll have sickbay standing by for Lieutenant Terman. Keep us posted, sir.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
::exits TL and steps onto the bridge::

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
@XO: Will do, Ky. ::evades another asteroid chunk:: You know, my father was quite the pilot back in the day.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
@COM:Apache: Acknowledged, Storal out.

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::turns to see the CMO enter the bridge and nods for him to take over the CSO's spot::

Host Miaek says:
COM: Linard: Your ship, your call, but be careful for every cause, there is an effect.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
::heads over to science station::

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
@CTO:Well lets hope its in the genes then. ::grins feebly and pats Jon on the back::

Host Adm Jackson says:
COM: Linard: Jackson out

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
COM: Admiral: Thank you Admiral, Linard out.

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::thinks carefully about Jackson's words::

Host Miaek says:
ACTION: The shuttle finally clears the debris and is on final approach to the astroid.

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
@::grins:: XO: Ok, we're coming up on our landing approach.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
CO: Captain, Commander Storal reports that they were hit by some asteroid debris and Lieutenant Terman was knocked unconscious. But they are still on course and will land shortly.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
@::sits down and fastens his restraint::

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::nods thoughtfully:: OPS: Thank you, Commander..... ::turns to the CMO:: CMO: Mr. Powers, how big is that asteroid again? Compared to the Apache, that is.

Host Miaek says:
<Soikayev>::enters the bridge and walks over to the CO handing her a PADD::

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::nods and thanks Soikayev, looking down at the report::

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
@XO: Buckle up, here we go.::brings in the shuttle to land::

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
CO: It's big. It's as big as Alaska.

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::pales as she reads the report:: OPS: Recall the away team Commander.... do it now....

Host Miaek says:
ACTION: The shuttle lands gently as a lamb on the surface of the Astroid. It is in a dead zone out of communications.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
@CTO: Well that wasn't bad. Let's start with the first explosive.

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
@::lets out a sigh of relief, then secures his EVA helmet::

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
@XO: Better get Terman secured too.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::attempts to contact the AT:: COM: XO: Apache to Commander Storal, come in, Commander.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
@CTO: I have him secured in the back. He isn't going anywhere.

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
@::latches anti-grav grips to the first case of explosives::

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::straightens and waits for the return Com::

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
@::nods:: XO: Ok, let's get started. ::opens the hatch of the shuttle::

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::listens:: CO: I'm getting nothing, Captain.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
@::grabs the other end of the case and follows the CTO out of the hatch::

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
OPS: Turn this ship around, Commander. If they can't communicate, we have to go and get them before they detonate those explosives... that meteor contains highly volitile substances and I shudder to think what one explosion will do

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
CO: They are in what the computer call's a 'dead zone'. I think that means we can't comunicate.

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
@::walks out of the shuttle, and begins walking to the designated spot::

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
CMO: What section of the planet will that meteor strike, Doctor?

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
@::takes a second to look at his surroundings and whistles:: XO: Never thought I'd be walking on a moving asteroid...

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
@CTO: I agree. If it werent for all the debris around us, I would think that we were on survival training.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
CO: A section the size of Alaska.

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
@::chuckles, and sets down the explosives and secure them::

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::sighs:: CMO: Is it a highly populated area?

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
@CTO: Could we use the shuttles transporter to place all the explosives?

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
@CTO: That would cut our time in half.

Host Miaek says:
ACTION: Vice Admiral Jackson walks out onto the bridge of the Apache.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::continues to monitor helm control, and communication traffic as well as trying to get into contact with the away team::

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
@::takes a moment to consider it:: XO: It's risky. Explosives and transporters are rarely mixed. But if done carefully, it can be done.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
::doesn't notice anyone enter the bridge::

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::turns and looks back at the Admiral, a small smile coming to her face:: Computer: Computer, end simulation

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::looks up as the Vice Admiral walks onto the Bridge::

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
@CTO: I agree. But if we come up against it. We may have no choice..

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::straightens in her place and goes to meet the Admiral::

Host Miaek says:
ACTION: The holodeck black walls appear with the crew standing around.

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
::blinks and looks around, then groans::

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
Jackson: Admiral, meet my crew....::motions to the crew::

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::looks around when the holodeck walls appear::

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
::takes off his EVA helmet and throws it against the wall:: All:I HATE DRILLS!!!!

Host Adm Jackson says:
CO: So, this is the crew of the Apache.

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::gives the XO a stern look to contain himself::

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::looks over at the XO thinking the same thing, but saying nothing::

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
::stands at attention::

Host Adm Jackson says:
CO: A little edgy to be Bajoran ::looks at the XO:

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::nods:: Admiral: That we are..... ::introduces each one::

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
::quickly composes himself:: Admiral:Only when agitated, Sir.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::steps up to meet the admiral::

Host Adm Jackson says:
CO: While it's on my mind..... ::hands the CO a PADD::

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::takes the padd and quickly reads it::

Host Adm Jackson says:
CO: It's a transfer for Caillau to my office.

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
::raises an eyebrow in interest::

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
::looks up at the admiral::

Host Adm Jackson says:
CTO: Cmdr Yeung, most impressive service jacket.

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::nods slowly:: Jackson: I see... I'll inform her myself then....

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
::slowly shakes head::

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::looks to the CTO:: CTO: Unless you'd like to, Commander... I know you know Nadia well.

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
CO: I'll handle it, captain. I'll inform Lt. Verall at the same time.

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::nods:: CTO: Thank you. Please offer her my best wishes.... ::glances at the XO::

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
::nods to the Captain and the Admiral::

Host Adm Jackson says:
CO: We ready to go over my evaluation of your crew?

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::nods:: Adm: By all means, I'm curious to see how everyone has performed....::smiles at the crew::

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
::raises an eyebrow at the mention of evaluation::

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::looks back at the Admiral::

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::heaves a small sigh::

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
::looks sharply towards the admiral::

Host Adm Jackson says:
CO: First of all, your Science department should have known that deterium was volatile...

Host Adm Jackson says:
CO: The Demetre could have been saved if there wasn't a delay in time...

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
Admiral: Sir, I suggest that this be done in the Captain's Ready Room...

Host Adm Jackson says:
XO: I disagree. CO: Captain, your crew needs to be made aware of their mistakes.

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
XO: Aren't you curious to see how you performed, Commander? One can always learn from situations as this...

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::nods:: Admiral: I think so too...

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
Admiral/CO: For the sake of morale. If we are going to be berated for possible mistakes that we made in the course of the mission. Then it should be done so privately.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
::moves over to Storal in support::

Host Adm Jackson says:
XO: Don't view them as mistakes, see them as possiblities to improve on.

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
XO: I understand your concern, Commander, but I hardly think this is a situation to belittle anyone. Everyone can learn from this.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
Admiral/CO: I disagree. But I'll conceed the issue.

Host Jackson says:
CO: Your operations officer performed well, and maintained systems as well as any OPS officer could.

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::nods at him, sensing his agitation:: XO: Thank you, Commander....::lowered voice::

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::looks hopeful but is waiting for the other shoe to drop::

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
::internally twitches as he suddenly becomes aware that they were about to set off explosives on a deuterium asteroid::

Host Adm Jackson says:
CO: Tactical did well in taking over the shuttle, but should have obtained a geological survey before choosing the explosives.

Host Adm Jackson says:
CO: Overall, the Apache did well, the Science department is your only real flaw.

Host Adm Jackson says:
ALL: Any questions?

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
::can feel his temper rise a bit::

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
Adm: Are you going to leave me out? ::looks agitated::

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::nods:: Admiral: Thank you....::gives the XO a look as she sensing his quickly growing temper::

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
::edges away quietly from the XO::

Host Jackson says:
CMO: To my knowledge medical really didn't have a large role except you handling science temporarily.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
Adm: I think my versitility is worth noting.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
::fights the urge to crack his neck and takes a deep breath instead::

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::raises her eyebrows:: CMO: Another feather to add to our hat, Doctor?

Host Jackson says:
::looks at a PADD:: CMO: Ah yes, the Doctor likes praise.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
Adm: I love praise, sir.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
Jackson/CO: I think we all like praise, sirs.

Host Jackson says:
CMO: Yery well, you have it.

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::stifles a snicker at the CMO's remark::

Host Adm Jackson says:
ALL: I applaud you all for your efforts.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::smiles at Dr. Powers::

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
::smiles back::

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
Jackson: Do we get some real orders now, sir?

Host Jackson says:
OPS: A little impatient are we?

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
Adm/CMO: She just transferred from Sickbay, Admiral. I think she's anxious to try out her space legs on the bridge a little more....::grins::

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::smiles:: Jackson: It would be nice, Sir, to see how I respond in a real situation.

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
OPS: You responded in a real situation, Commander. To you this simulation was as real as any mission we've ever been on.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::nods::CO: I suppose so.  Did you know this was a drill, sir?

Host Jackson says:
CO:  I've been going over reports from Starfleet, seems the Vulcans have discovered a singularity, I will have more info sent as I receive

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::looks at OPS, then at the Admiral:: OPS: Yes, I did.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
Self: Prophets knew that I didn't...

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::nods:: Adm: Will we prepare to disembark?

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
Jackson/CO: Well Admiral, one more thing you can add, the captain is a good actress.

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::laughs::

Host Adm Jackson says:
CO: The Apache has been restocked, and is awaiting the crew.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
Adm: Is it a real mission this time?

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
Adm: Good, I can't wait to get back home.....::turns to the crew:: dismissed.... prepare to return to the ship in one hour.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
Admiral: May I have a word?

Host Adm Jackson says:
::gives the CMO a look::

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::chuckles since John just repeated what she asked a minute ago::

Host Adm Jackson says:
XO: What is it, Commander?

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
Admrial: May I speak freely, Sir?

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
OPS: How do we know we aren't going back to a holodeck in one hour and only think it's the Apache?

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
::relaxes and heads off to the exit:: CMO/OPS: Come on, let's get a drink at the bar. God knows I need one...

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
CMO: We can only hope, Doctor.

Host Jackson says:
XO: Why is it when someone asks to speak freely, it's always bad?

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
::smiles::

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::heads for the holodeck doors:: CMO: See those doors, Doctor? There's your answer right there....

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
CTO: I agree, let's go.

Host Jackson says:
XO: Granted Commander.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
Admiral: I understand that the drill was necessary. But I don't apreciate being kept out of the loop on this. Evaluations fall within my duties do they not?

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::glances over her shoulder at Ky and then heads out of the holodeck, heading to her temporary quarters::

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::hurries to the exit as Storal starts talking::

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
OPS: We could be knocked out and transported. ::smiles::

Host Jackson says:
XO: They do, but do to the nature of the exercise, I felt it best to only allow the Captain knowledge.

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
CMO: For some reason, that really gives me the chills just thinking about it.

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
OPS: So how do you enjoy your new post, Janet?

Host Adm Jackson says:
XO: I'm basically trying to get a read on how you Captain commands.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::Laughs heartily:: CMO: That we could. But then again our whole lives could be one big holonovel.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
Adm: I understand that Sir, but in the future you could just ask.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
OPS: I don't even want to think about that one.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
CO: I'm enjoying it just fine, Captain. I like the bridge. You all were having too much fun without me.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
CMO: I know. But it's a thought, John.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
Admiral: I mean no disrespect Sir.

Host Jackson says:
XO: And for future reference, I know of your past and your abilities, you are no longer a scientist, you are an Executive Officer.

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
CMO/OPS: I keep thinking Q will show up one of these days and snap us all out of existence.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
CO: SHH! The last time Q showed up the captain went into premature labor!

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
Admiral: I know that Sir. That's why I don't second guess my Science Staff.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
CO: I don't believe I've ever seen a Q.

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::laughs out loud:: OPS: Well we have no worries there, Janet... I'm no where near getting pregnant.

Host Jackson says:
XO: You are dismissed, Commander

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
::sighs and is really wanting that drink::

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
::snaps to attention:: Admiral: Aye Sir.. ::walks out the door::

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::laughs with the captain:: CO: I'm glad, because you'd be stuck with John, here.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
OPS: Watch it you. I may call you for a medical if your not careful. Who knows what I would find.

Host CO_Cpt_Linard says:
::looks at the CTO, OPS and the CMO:: CTO/OPS/CMO: For the record, you all did splendidly. There are a few things I wish I could have done differently, as well. This reflects myself as well as you all. But for the record, I think you are some of the finest officers I've worked with ::nods:: Now, go have your drink. My bed is calling me....

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