Cast of Characters:

CO    Cmdr. Joshua Grey-feather                             played by     Ted Wharton
CIV  Commander Mrlr                                               played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton
FCO Commander Hope Lane                                   played by     Pam Bruyere
CTO Lieutenant Wolf                                                 played by     John Flory

NPCs:
EO    Ensign Maximillian                                          played by     Andy 
Various                                                                       played by     Rich Robbins 

 
Prologue: The Apache's crew has been getting things ready to broad cast to the planet in an effort to clear up the mess they made earlier. Goman is about ready to transport aboard with the last details.
 
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CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::sitting at TAC:: CO: Security measures in place

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
::on the bridge pacing behind the command chair ::
 
Action: The Apache is being hailed from the planet.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CO: I have guards securing vital areas, and we can cut the transmission at a seconds notice

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: walks up to the Captain :: CO: Here's what I could find on the leaders sir. :: hands him a padd ::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Well done, have some of your politest guards on hand as well in case this gets into a shouting match once the others arrive

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: takes the padd :: FCO: Thank you Hope, anything stand out I should know?

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CO: Polite?

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: No gutting or beheading

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CO: Your spoil all my fun

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Nothing really out of the ordinary sir.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: When you have your own ship you may kill as many dignitaries are you like

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Captain, we're being hailed from teh planet.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CO: You thinking of retiring?

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: So just keep my earth history in mind then?

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: On screen

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: You wish
 
CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CO: That`d be right. Get my hopes up then dash them
 
CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::opens the channel:: CO: Audio only.

Goman says:
COM: CO: Captain this is Goman I am ready to transport up any time you are ready.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
EO: Monitor the main computer core, make sure that once this transmission starts, we dont get a piggy back signal

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::readies the Security team in TR1::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
COM: Goman : We are ready to receive you, standby

EO_Ens_Maxamillian says:
::Stands upright and looks at the CO:: CO: Yes, sir. ::Turns and starts to monitor the core::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Bring Goman on board and have him escorted here

Goman says:
COM: CO: Standing by

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CO: Aye sir

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::contacts TR1 to begin transport::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: slips into the helm seat and waits ::
 
Action: Goman is transported to TR1.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::eyes the young EO and hides a chuckle at his eagerness...tries to remember if she was ever that eager::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: grins and moves closer to the FCO:: FCO: Remind me to have OPS requisition a towel for the engineer, that one looks a bit wet behind the ears :: smiles and goes back to pacing ::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CO: Escort is on its way Skipper

Goman says:
:: looks around the Transporter room:: TC: Is this the bridge?

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: smiles at the Captain's remark ::

Transporter Chief says:
  Goman: No sir this is Transporter room 1

EO_Ens_Maxamillian says:
::Smiles to himself, having heard the comment:: CO: You have one handy, Captain?

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Mrlr you ready to be a television producer?

Goman says:
TC: Really just how big is this ship?

Transporter Chief says:
  Goman: Please follow these Officers they will take you to the Captain

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: If you are ready for your close-up...

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: grins at being caught :: EO: Sure do ensign, in the replicator right there

Goman says:
TC: Thank you :: follows the officers::

EO_Ens_Maxamillian says:
::Grins:: CO: Remind me to grab one later then. ::Turns back to his work::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Well what do you think of my wardrobe, will it impress the natives :: flexes his arms ::

Goman says:
SC: How long will it take to get to the bridge?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::gives him an distracted chuckle and then turns back to her console, still trying to figure her problem out::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: shakes her head at Mrlr ::
 
Security Chief says:
  Goman: A few minutes sir

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
Himself: Sheesh :: goes back to pacing ::

Security Chief says:
  ::leads Goman to the bridge::

Goman says:
:: follows the security person amazed at just how big the ship is::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::furious with herself for letting a personal matter bother her while on duty...a very uncharacteristic  for her.  her tail lashes back in forth in anger and frustration::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::sits at his station waiting for Goman::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: sees Mrlr's face :: CIV: Something wrong Commander?
  
Action: Some of the tubes that are part of the special equipment start to blow.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::notes the damage::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Cut the power to that thing

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
EO: You might wanna check those young fella

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CO: Aye skipper

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::cuts the power::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::looks over at Joshua for a moment before looking at Hope and giving her a quick smile and a shake of the head in the negative:: FCO: Just something I need to figure out...having a hard time keeping my mind on the job today.  :: shrugs::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
EO: Ensign we need that equipment on line like yesterday.

EO_Ens_Maxamillian says:
::Nods:: CO/CTO: I'm workin' on it. ::Scurries around fixing things::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::growls:: EO: If you don't get that fixed, we can't broadcast.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: There goes my 15 minutes of fame :: smirks ::
 
Action: The EO finds a box of tubes but none of them are in order and there are around 50 of them in the box.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CO: Oh I’m sure our young magician will work his magic for you

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CIV: Easy Mrlr, the boy will find the problem.

EO_Ens_Maxamillian says:
::Glares:: CIV: I get it. Now let me do my job. Ya think I wanted this to happen?

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CIV: Ease up on the young lad, he’s doing his best

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::gives the EO a flat stare but decides that after this crisi is over is when she will give the boy a lesson in manners::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
EO: Take it nice and steady son. Her bark is worse than her bite

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
EO: Easy boy, don’t you blow a circuit.

EO_Ens_Maxamillian says:
::Sighs:: Self: Curse whoever left this for me...why can't it be in order? ::Searces through the box, looking for a replacement tube::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Not really I have seen her bite

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: looks at Wolf :: CTO: It's not her bark you have to worry about.

EO_Ens_Maxamillian says:
::Smiles:: CO: Don't worry about me. I'd worry about the CIV blowing her top.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CO: Well I don’t want our young lad there eaten before he can fix that damn contraption

Goman says:
:: starts to wonder how much of a walk it really it to the bridge and wonder if this officer isn't taking the scenic route::

Security Chief says:
::leads Goman onto the bridge::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: True, and I don’t want to explain to command what happened to the new EO they just sent me.  How do you say your CIV says he was delicious?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::growls again:: Out loud: I'd worry more about the CIV vivisecting you on the spot.

EO_Ens_Maxamillian says:
::Grunts and just grabs a random tube and quickly adapts it to the equipment:: CO: All fixed captain.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
EO: Power it up and run a system check

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::watches Goman walk onto the bridge::

Goman says:
:: walks out onto the bridge and gazes around in amazement:: CO: Captain this ship is impressive.

EO_Ens_Maxamillian says:
::Flips the switch and starts running the check::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::nods to the SC to remain at guard::
 
Action: On the power up 3 more tubes blow.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: Turns to face him :: Goman : Thank you Goman.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::watches the explosion::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: sees Goman and nods to him ::

EO_Ens_Maxamillian says:
::On the verge of kicking the machine himself:: CO: Give me a minute...

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: grimaces :: EO: You are doing nothing to impress me with your work ensign

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::her tail lashing back and forth even more, wonders why she is so irritable about something that she normally takes in stride.  Flattens her ears back when the tubes explode again and growls out loud::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::stands and moves to the EO`s side::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
Goman : This ancient equipment does not take to high speed well apparently

Goman says:
CO: Well Captain I have contacted all the government heads and they are still a little cautious. Hopefully this broad cast will help.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
EO: take it steady son

Goman says:
CO: That depends on what you call high speed?

EO_Ens_Maxamillian says:
::Rummages and replaces the tubes once more:: CTO: Its really quite simple. The cursed thing's too old. It can't take the power we're putting through it. Try limiting the power to it.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
Goman : How fast is your fastest ship Goman, aircraft that is

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::nods to the EO and lowers the power level running to the unit::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
EO: Ok done, give it a try

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
EO: Check the frequency as well ensign, nothing higher than 60 hz I am guessing

Goman says:
CO: Around 500 miles an hour why?

EO_Ens_Maxamillian says:
::Nods and starts up the equipment again:: Self: Don't you dare explode on me....::Waits patiently before starting a system check::
 
Action: The unit comes back online and seems to work now.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CO: See i told you the boy was good

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
Goman : This ship moves out of dock at 2 twice that on thrusters only

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::pats the EO on the back::

EO_Ens_Maxamillian says:
::Gives a half smile and keeps runnning checks::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CTO: Just needs to be housebroken.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
EO: Ensign if it holds you will have my job well done it, but lets wait till after the broadcast is over

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::chuckles::

Goman says:
:: whistles:: CO: Wow.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
EO: You’ll do alright son

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: listens to the Captain telling Goman about their speed ::

EO_Ens_Maxamillian says:
::Grins:: CIV: And I'm the one that needs manners? ::Grunts and keeps working::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: moves between the EO and CIV::

Goman says:
CO: Captain this is the satellite that you will be tying into. :: hand him a piece of paper with the satellite coordinates and the frequencies on it::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: turns :: CO: May I have those coordinates sir?

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: hands it over to the CTO :: CTO: Make the preparation Wolf.  And send the coordinates to helm so Hope can match the satellites orbit

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::turns and moves to the EO and lowers his voice:: EO: Any sign of trouble or anything being piggy backed on the transmission you kill that thing ok?

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: smiles :: FCO: Way ahead of you Hope

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CO: Aye sir

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Understood sir.

EO_Ens_Maxamillian says:
CTO: Got it.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
sends the co-ordinates to Lane and sets things up::

Goman says:
CO: Now Captain we need to go over what you need to protray in this message.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CO: Ready skipper

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
Goman : Very well

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: gets the coordinates and inputs them into her console ::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::establishes the link with the satellite and matches frequencies::

Goman says:
CO: One thing you have to make the public understand is that this was only a demonstration of what you can do and that you are actually here to help protect the planet from other aliens that would be out to destroy the planet.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::monitors the link::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::quietly:: CO: You don't have to stand between us, I promise not to harm the pup until after our mission is over with.  And then I'll make certain he gets the point. ::unsheathes her claws and gives a feral smile::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
Goman : That makes sense

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CIV:   The twins and i can sell tickets

EO_Ens_Maxamillian says:
::Without looking up, slowly removes his dagger from its hidden sheath, before slowly putting it back::

Goman says:
CO: Captain I want you to make it a point that this was only a small part of you power.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: continues to parallel the satellite’s orbit ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::can't see the EO with the CO in between.  Grins:: CTO: We could make a little latinum on the side.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: pulls his bowie knife slightly while he talks showing it to the EO, shaking his head with a 'not a good idea' look :: Goman : Go on

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CIV: The opportunities for profit are very good

EO_Ens_Maxamillian says:
::Smiles at the captain and just shrugs and nods over to the CIV with a clear "She started it" Look::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CIV: I’ll talk to my junior partners and see what they say

Goman says:
CO: Captain what I am hoping is that you can sway the public enough to get the government head to talk to each other and meet here.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::notices the body language and looks at Lane::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
Goman : I think I know just what to say

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::chuckles:: CTO: It's a deal.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::smiles::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
Goman: I will make no mention of Starfleet or the Federation.  I will leave that up to you when you think your people are ready

Goman says:
CO: Good Captain and I think it would also be a good ideal to introduce the rest of the bridge crew. Especially that ugly scary looking one:: point to the CTO::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: tries to concentrate on her work ::

EO_Ens_Maxamillian says:
::Tries really hard not to laugh at that comment::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
Goman: I think we should leave your people some books on one subject...TACT.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: stifles a laugh at Goman's remark ::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::looks at Goman:: Goman: Be very careful little cockroach who you call ugly. I just may give you to my junior partners so they can practice there knife work on you

Goman says:
CO: You may want to mention something along the line that you are part of a group of races that believe like you do.

EO_Ens_Maxamillian says:
::Points to the CIV:: Public Enemy Number One.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
Goman: Well that will either sway them to love us or hate us

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
EO: You got it, little man.  And I eat Ensigns for breakfast...and I missed breakfast this morning.

Goman says:
CO: Lets hope that they will believe you and learn to love you.

EO_Ens_Maxamillian says:
::Grins:: CIV: I'm too stale. Find someone else.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::shakes her head:: EO: Nope...you'll do just fine.  A little ketchup will solve that problem.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
EO/CIV: Shows over you two, we have a planet to convince that we are nice helpful aliens...if we could do that before you kill each other.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: shakes her head at the banter ::

EO_Ens_Maxamillian says:
::Chuckles and just shakes his head:: CO: Yes, sir.

Goman says:
:: sees the EO:: CO: Captain I don' t believe I have seen this person here:: point to  the EO::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
EO: Ensign meet the cockroach

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::sniffs:: CO: As long as I can play afterwards....I'll be good.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
Goman: Cockroach this is Max

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
Goman: When is the broadcast scheduled for? No that is one of our engineers; he is on the bridge to repair the communications equipment

EO_Ens_Maxamillian says:
::Stands and gives an elaborate bow:: Goman: Nice ta meet cha. Pardon, I’ve gotta run one more check so nothing goes wrong.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
EO: I don’t like the cockroach I find him irritating. But the Captain wont let me kill him.......yet

Goman says:
CO: Things should be ready in about 3/4 of an hour.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CTO: I'll make you a deal...you get him ::nods to Goman:: And I get him...::nods to the EO::  Fair enough?

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
Goman: We will have a yeoman get you some refreshments while we wait then

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CIV: Sounds good a double bill. The junior partners will like that

Goman says:
CO: Thank you Captain do you recommend anything?

EO_Ens_Maxamillian says:
::Rolls eyes:: CIV: I think to actually "Get me", one must "Catch me" first.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: sends a text message to the CTO's console :: CTO: Careful, the Captain might not like your reference to a cockroach. Goman is a guest remember.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
Goman: The cream soda, and the barbeque beef sandwich are my favorite

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CTO: Probably pay for the twins college fund.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::an evil look crosses his face:: Goman: May I recommend some nice Gagh?

Goman says:
CO: Then I will try it Thank you.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CIV: They paid that last quarter

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::smiles sweetly over at the EO:: EO: I'll even give you a head start.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CIV: They made a killing in blood wine

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO/CIV/EO: Your duties now, killing each other and guests later

Goman says:
CTO: maybe I will try some later.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CO: yes oh glorious leader

EO_Ens_Maxamillian says:
::Grins:: CIV: A wonderful chance to sharpen my blade. ::Turns to the equipment:: CO: Yes, Captain.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Communications are ready when you are.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CO: Ready here

EO_Ens_Maxamillian says:
CO: Junk is operational. Lets get this show on the road.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
EO: Let it go boy, your parents don’t want to get that letter you are working towards...the one that starts off "Starfleet Command regrets to inform you that...", you know that letter

Goman says:
CO: Is there any place special you want me to sit while we wait?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::quietly under her breath:: CTO: I am going to so enjoy teaching that young pup a few manners. ::grins::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
Goman: Take one of those seats there :: points at one of the slave consoles ::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::smiles:: CIV: I gathered you would

EO_Ens_Maxamillian says:
::Shakes head:: CO: Seen it before. No intention of being the subject of one. I'll be fine.

Goman says:
CO: Thank you :: moves over to one of the seat and sits down::
 
CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: if I could just stop her once she started I would let the CIV take the starch out of this kid, looks over at the EO:: Himself: maybe I will do it myself
 
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