USS Apache
Mission #163
"A Friend in Need"

Prologue: the crew is in a conference room awaiting for the CO and their guests

                                            <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<begin mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
::sitting in his chair wondering if this mission's objectives will be made availiable to all this time::

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::in conference room, fidgiting::

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
::in Main Engineering working on some new phasers for the ship::

Capt_Knight says:
CO: Captain, I hope I can be of some help here.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
OPS: I saw you running around with Armen. How is he doing?

Host CO_Linard says:
::nods:: Knight: I hope so too. I have a few ideas as to how I'm going to proceed, but I like hearing the input of my crew before making my final decision.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
XO: He's doing well. Growing like a weed!

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
::runs to the conference room::

Capt_Knight says:
::smiling:: CO: I think we all do Captain.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
OPS: He looks like it. I bet you have your hands full.

Capt_Rain says:
::makes her way to the conference room:: Linard: Well Captain, this should be an interesting meeting.

Host CO_Linard says:
Knight: Do you know anything else outside what has gone on?

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
::leans back in his chair while he waits::

Host CO_Linard says:
::walks along with Captains Knight and Rain::

Capt_Knight says:
CO: Not anything except what happened on Risa I'm afraid.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::chuckles:: XO: I do. I don't get to see him for very long when I get off. But my nanny takes good care of him while I'm at work.

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
::walks into the conference room::

Host CO_Linard says:
::shakes her head:: Knight/Rain: I could hardly believe what I read. On Risa of all places... and the one question going through my mind was, "Why?"

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
OPS: Thats great to hear ::grins:: Pretty soon he will be a cadet.

Capt_Knight says:
CO: Captain, we were set up to take the fall for what happened. We never had a chance ::frowns::

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
XO: I hope so. He's interested enough.

Capt_Rain says:
Knight: You were there weren't you, Thorne?

Capt_Knight says:
Capt_Rain: Yes I was. In fact Admiral Love died in my arms.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
OPS: A Doctor I presume? ::chuckles::

Host CO_Linard says:
::heads to the conference room::

Capt_Rain says:
::shakes her head::Linard/Knight: What a terrible loss to the Federation.

Capt_Knight says:
::follow the other two Captain's, his mind back on Risa, feeling Admiral Love's breath fading::

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
::takes a seat in the conference room so were is the CO::

Capt_Knight says:
Capt_Rain: That it was Captain.

Host CO_Linard says:
::nods sadly sensing the pain from both as they talk about it:: Knight/Rain: I'm sure we'll find out what happened and who's behind it.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::chuckles:: XO: How'd you guess?

Capt_Rain says:
All: Ahhh, I believe this is the place. Shall we? ::motions to the door::

Capt_Knight says:
CO: I certainly hope so. ::opens the door::

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
OPS: Doesn't he wear a lot of blue shirts? ::laughs::

Host CO_Linard says:
::nods as she walks through, leading both Captain's inside::

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
::stands as the Captain enters the room::

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::thinks for a minute:: XO: Come to think of it, he does. ::laughs out loud as she stands up::

Host CO_Linard says:
::smiles at her crew as she enters and takes her place at the head of the table::

Capt_Knight says:
::looks around the conference room, automatically sizing up the Apache's crew::

Capt_Rain says:
::moves around the table and takes a seat on the far side::

Capt_Knight says:
::Moves to sit down close to the head of the table, but not in the way::

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
::sits down and awaits the mission brief::

Capt_Rain says:
::glances at the Apache crew members approvingly::

Host CO_Linard says:
::eyes Janet for a brief moment, then nods, motioning for them all to sit down again:: ALL: I'd like you all to welcome Captain's Knight and Rain to the meeting.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::quickly gains control of herself as the captains converge on the table::

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
::almost falls over the back of his chair but saves himself at the last minute::

Capt_Knight says:
::Nods pleasantly to the assembled crew::

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
::nods in acknowledgement to the Captains::

Capt_Rain says:
::nods to the others:: All: Ladies.. gentlemen.

Host CO_Linard says:
ALL: You will find the mission orders explained briefly on the padds in front of you. I'm sure I don't need to inform you that we will be taking on a delicate mission.

Capt_Knight says:
::wonders where to begin and how much to tell them, then decides to play it by ear::

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
::picks up the PADD and begins to skims over the information::

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
::picks up the padd and starts to read it::

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::Picks up the PADD and looks at the information::

Capt_Knight says:
::watches the crew's faces as they read the PADD's and tries not to remember the stench of burned flesh and blood::

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
::reads the padd infront of him::

TO_Coltic says:
::picks up the PADD and reads over it, skimming the information available::

Capt_Rain says:
::looks over the orders closely, a serious look etched on her face::

Host CO_Linard says:
Thorne: Captain, you were there I believe. Would you like to tell us all what happened in your eyes?

Capt_Knight says:
::leans over to the CO:: CO: I'll be happy to answer any of your questions or theirs Captain.

Host CO_Linard says:
::smiles at Captain Knight and nods for him to proceed::

Capt_Knight says:
::stands up and takes a deep breath:: CO: In a nutshell, we were in an isolated villa on Risa, with only a very small Security detachment.

TO_Coltic says:
::looks up as he hears Captain Linard say that Thorne was there, glances towards Thorne warily::

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::stops reading to hear the first hand account::

Capt_Knight says:
ALL: We were informed that there had been a security breach and a ship of Chalnoth had somehow managed to land on Risa undetected.

Capt_Knight says:
ALL: We had just begun the ceremony when we heard phaser fire coming from Admiral Love's quarters. My crew and I tried to respond but they had infiltrated her quarters and had already attacked.

TO_Coltic says:
::thinks Admiral Love has a sissy name for a guy::

Capt_Rain says:
Knight: They got past your security guards without being detected?

Capt_Knight says:
ALL: In the melee, they managed to kill VAdm McDaniels as well. I was wounded trying to save them both.

TO_Coltic says:
:: Or, if the Admiral's a girl, its still a sissy name::

Capt_Knight says:
Capt_Rain: They did Captain. We were woefully understaffed and with their shapechanging ability they managed somehow.

Host CO_Linard says:
::blinks:: Knight: Shapeshifters?

Capt_Knight says:
ALL: We did the best we could but we ::takes a deep breath:: I believe we were set up

Capt_Knight says:
CO: That's right Captain. They had that ability and we were scanning for their biosignatures and still they got in.

TO_Coltic says:
::aloud:: Self: Sounds like an ambush...

Capt_Knight says:
::overhears the TO:: TO: That's exactly what it was like.

Capt_Rain says:
::looks sharply at Coltic::

Host CO_Linard says:
::frowns:: Knight: Then that would account for the speculation that they might be alive.

Capt_Knight says:
CO: That's true but I felt Admiral Love stop breathing and Admiral McDaniels was almost blown in half.

TO_Coltic says:
::glances at Captain Rain who's giving him the evil eye, hopes Rain realizes he's not that kind of guy::

Capt_Knight says:
ALL: I was relieved of my command immediately after that.

Capt_Rain says:
::looks Coltic up and down, then raises an eyebrow and sighs::

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
Knight: If it was a set up. Who was incharge of security?

Capt_Knight says:
ALL: However, what that report doesn't tell you was that there was a Federation battle fleet in orbit secretly.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::digests the information::

TO_Coltic says:
::mimics Rain's odd mannerisms just to irritate the Captain, then returns to listening to what's going on::

Capt_Knight says:
XO: My First Officer was put in charge by Adm McDaniels, but I oversaw his plans. There were simply too many Starfleet top brass there for us to do an adequate job Commander.

Host CO_Linard says:
Knight: Under who's command?

Capt_Knight says:
::his lips curl in hatred:: CO: A man by the name of VAdm Stalker.

Capt_Rain says:
::looks back to Captain Knight:: Knight: Was the fleet able to get a trace on the Chalnoth ship?

TO_Coltic says:
::raises his eyebrows in surprise, and here he thought Love was a bad name for an Admiral::

Capt_Knight says:
ALL: There was enough firepower and personnel on those ships to help out and they did nothing.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
Knight: I bet they knew that. They needed to know your security details. So one of the detail must have leaked the info.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::softly:: ALL: Odd name for an Admiral.

Capt_Knight says:
Capt_Rain: Not before the shooting started Captain.

TO_Coltic says:
::is forced to agree with the Commander and nods::

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
Knight: Do you think Vadm Stalker was in on it?

Capt_Knight says:
XO: Commander, we didn't have that much time. Are you accusing one of my crew of being a traitor?

Host CO_Linard says:
::nods to OPS:: OPS: Appropriate too....

Capt_Knight says:
CMO: I'm sure of it Lt.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
CO: Do you suspect him?

Capt_Knight says:
ALL: They were on us too quickly after it happened to not have been close enough to help

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
Knight: Juding by the evidince.. Yes Sir, I am.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
Knight: Where is he now?

Capt_Knight says:
XO: Cmdr, you weren't there and you don't know my crew.  I'll ignore that remark for now.

Capt_Knight says:
CMO: He disappears quite conveniently Lieutenant.

Host CO_Linard says:
OPS: I believe in innocent until proven guilty, Commander. But I have to admit it's hard not to.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
CO: As do I, sir. Knight: What can we do to help, Captain?

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
::nods at the answer::

Capt_Knight says:
XO: Cmdr, I've thought about that a lot. I had plenty of time sitting in the brig to do nothing else.

Capt_Knight says:
OPS: If this rumor is true, then we can find them and put Stalker away for good?

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
Knight: I meant no disrespect, Sir. Just calling it as the evidence is presented.

TO_Coltic says:
::thinks Captain Linard has a lot of high ideals, but knows that when the fit hits the shan he'll be the one staying after school::

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
Knight: For the sake of your good name, sir, I hope we do find them alive and bring Stalker to justice.

Capt_Rain says:
Knight: So do you believe these rumours about the Admiral surviving this attack?

Capt_Knight says:
XO: I know Cmdr. I beg your pardon. It still is painful for me.

Capt_Knight says:
OPS: Thank you

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
Knight: Of course.

Host CO_Linard says:
Knight: Okay, so now that we know the details, do you have any suggestions as to the best course of action?

Capt_Knight says:
Capt_Rain: It could be. Stalker had us taken from the area so quickly.

Capt_Knight says:
CO: The best thing we can do is to go as quietly and covertly as possible until we get closer and make sure his fleet isn't anywhere around.

Host CO_Linard says:
Knight: I'm assuming they have cloaking technology?

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
Knight: How do we know Stalker is not dead?

Capt_Knight says:
CO: And then go from there. Yes, they do.

Capt_Knight says:
CMO: We don't Lieutenant, but the man has kept turning up like a bad mug of bloodwine.

TO_Coltic says:
::thinks, there's such a thing as a good mug of bloodwine?::

Capt_Rain says:
::frowns at Knight's remark::

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
XO: Sounds like Reg and Dorschel.

Capt_Knight says:
::notices Rain's frown:: Capt_Rain: Did I say something to offend you Captain?

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
OPS: Indeed, and no doubt just as elusive.

Host CO_Linard says:
::nods:: Knight: Would there be any reason for another away team to head to Risa to launch an investigation there too?

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
XO: Ah, but we caught Dorschel!

Capt_Rain says:
Knight: No Captain, just a bit surprised at the remark.

Capt_Knight says:
CO: I don't think so Captain. They've had plenty of time to cover up any evidence.

Capt_Knight says:
Capt_Rain: The man and I are bitter enemies Captain.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
Knight: You can never cover up all the evidence.

Capt_Rain says:
Knight: And what about Love and McDaniels? What was their relationship to Stalker?

TO_Coltic says:
::glances at Storal and begs to differ, but doesn't comment::

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
Knight. Even the smartest criminal leaves a trial.

Capt_Knight says:
XO: That may be Commander. I'm sure that Stalker will have operatives there just waiting for someone to come down.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
Knight: Then we can make that work for us.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
::thinks there is something odd about the captains... like they're holding back::

Capt_Knight says:
Capt_Rain: Captain, they were other Admiral's and for Stalker that was threat enough. He doesn't like being second banana to anyone.

Host CO_Linard says:
Knight: I have to agree with my first officer, sometimes when you work too hard to hide things.. they can come out when you least expect it.

Capt_Knight says:
XO/CO: It's your decision of course. I'll help in any way I can.

TO_Coltic says:
::wonders why Commander Yeung decided to have him attend this meeting for him::

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
OPS: I have to agree with the XO as well, sir. And we are a good crew at solving these kinds of things.

TO_Coltic says:
::nods:: OPS: Right on!

Capt_Knight says:
ALL: I certainly can't argue with that kind of confidence.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::jumps at the TO's comment:: TO: I'm glad you agree.

TO_Coltic says:
Knight: Darn tootin'!

Capt_Knight says:
::smiles::

Host CO_Linard says:
::smiles:: Knight: We've come a long way together, Captain.

Capt_Rain says:
All: Well then, let's get a move on and find out just what is fact or fiction shall we?

Host CO_Linard says:
::nods:: Very well then, we'll set course for Remmil VI.

Capt_Knight says:
CO: There's much to be said for that Captain. I commend you all.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::hopes she doesn't have to put her latinum where her mouth is::

Capt_Rain says:
Linard: Captain, the Carolina is at your disposal.

Capt_Knight says:
::sits back down, wondering how the Triton crew is doing now that they've got some down time and about how much he misses his wife and kids::

Host CO_Linard says:
Rain: Thank you, Captain. I appreciate that.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
All: I take it the Apache will be staying here?

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
All: I was wondering that too.

Host CO_Linard says:
ALL: Actually I was wondering about sending the Apache to Risa.

Capt_Knight says:
::perks up and listens to Linard as she makes her plans::

TO_Coltic says:
::perks up at the idea of heading to Risa::

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
::nods in agreement::

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::looks up as the captain speaks::

Host CO_Linard says:
::senses the excitement at the word Risa::

Host CO_Linard says:
ALL: I thought you might like that idea....

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
::glances at the padd that a yeoman just brought in:: CO: Sir, I just got a report that the Apache needs to stay for Diagnostics repairs.

TO_Coltic says:
::grumbles, silly XO::

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::remembers what happened on a previous trip to Risa::

Capt_Rain says:
Linard: Returning to the scene of the crime Captain? ::smiles slightly::

Host CO_Linard says:
XO: Really? ::sighs::... oh well.... There goes that idea.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
::nods to the padd:: CO: SB OPS said she won't be ready for launch.

TO_Coltic says:
::remembers what happenned on a previous trip to Risa and winks at LtCmdr Naegle::

Capt_Knight says:
CO: Captain, taking something other than the Apache may be a blessing.  Stalker isn't going to worry about a cargo ship or whatever as much

TO_Coltic says:
All: Hey, if it means a trip to Risa I say we break out the shuttlecraft and escape pods and get going. ::offers up the idea::

Host CO_Linard says:
Knight: I agree, Captain. ::looks around the room her eyes resting on Coltic:: TO: The idea had merit, but not today I'm afraid.

Host CO_Linard says:
ALL: Very well, then I think we have our dinner cut out for us. Prepare to leave in one hour. We'll meet on the USS Carolina.

TO_Coltic says:
::snaps fingers:: Self: Rats...

Capt_Rain says:
Linard: Captain, I'll head back and inform my crew. ::stands::

TO_Coltic says:
::sees the CEO suddenly stir in his chair and smiles:: CEO: Welcome back Chief ... nod off there for a second?

Host CO_Linard says:
::nods:: Rain: Understood. All: Dismissed

TO_Coltic says:
::rises from his chair and makes a motion for the CEO to do the same::

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
::nods back at the TO::

Capt_Rain says:
Knight: Care to come over with me now or do you have something to do first?

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
::stands up and heads for the door::

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::stands up at the word and gets ready to leave::

Capt_Knight says:
Capt_Rain: Of course Captain, I'd be delighted.

TO_Coltic says:
::follows the higher ranking officer's out of the room::

Host CO_Linard says:
XO: Commander, if I may have a word?

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
::gets up and glances at the captains::

Capt_Rain says:
::smiles:: Knight: Then come along.

Capt_Knight says:
::Waits for Capt_Rain to lead the way::

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
CO:Sir? ::stops and turns:: Of course.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::follows the XO knowing that she'll have to tell Armen she's going a way for a while::

Host CO_Linard says:
::smiles a little as he nears her:: XO: You have your own speculations about all this?

TO_Coltic says:
::sidles up next to the CMO:: CMO: Hey Doc, I've been meaning to talk to you about something ... got a second?

Capt_Rain says:
::walks towards the docking ring:: Knight: So Thorne, looking forward to this mission?

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
TO: Sure, what is it?

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
CO: Yes Sir. I don't like this. There's a piece of the puzzle not being meantioned.

Capt_Knight says:
Rain: I'm looking forward to finding out what really happened, yes I am. If I manage to take the Admiral down with me then that's fine too ::smiles::

TO_Coltic says:
::moves his arm in an odd direction:: CMO: Well, you see Doc, it's my arm. It hurts when I do this ::makes the motion again::

Host CO_Linard says:
::nods:: XO: As with every mystery. I was really hoping that we could split up, but Captain Knight insists there's nothing on Risa.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
CO: That's what bugs me.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
TO: I'm not sure your arm is meant to move that way.

Host CO_Linard says:
::sighs:: XO: Well, I sense him to be sincere enough, yet still... ::grins::

TO_Coltic says:
::looks at the Doc, then at his arm, then at the Doc again:: CMO: No?

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
TO: Do you move your arm like that often?

TO_Coltic says:
::thinks:: CMO: Well, now that you mention it ... no, not often. I just started doing it recently to see if I could and it started hurting.

Host CO_Linard says:
::smiles affectionately at him:: XO: Still, I would have liked to get you to Risa.... ::winks at him::

                                            <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<pause mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>