Characters                                          Played by

SM:      Bafii			         Brain Fredrickson
CO:      Captain K`Beth	                      Beth
XO:      Cmdr. James McDuggle        Rich
FCO:    Lt. JG Patton Chottu              Martjin
 CEO:    Lt. JG Keyser Syren	        Noel
 CNS:    Lt. Cmdr. DiDomnia                Erin
 CIV:     Cmdr. Tarrez Hunter	         Char
 EO:      Ensign Rhian                           Ted

Host Bafii says:
Prologue: The senior staff of the Arondight has just heard the details of their mission.  Assembled together in the Seta Station briefing room, they have a few moments to ask questions before heading back to their own vessel.
Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< RESUME MISSION >>>>>>>>>>
Host Cmdr_Silver says:
::standing at the front of the room watching the expressions on everyone's face::
FCO_Chottu says:
::stunned silent::
CEO_Syren says:
::reminds himself for the umpteenth time that he needs to read the Arondight logs on the chaos pirates::
XO_McDuggle says:
::sits waiting to see what questions are going to be asked::
OPS_Rhian says:
:: stands looking at the reactions of his shipmates ::
ACTO_DiDomnia says:
::looks around taking in the expressions and actions of the others in the room, forgetting for a second that she is tactical for the time being::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::looks at the Commander for a moment and then raises her hand:: Silver: Commander, what is Starfleet’s' estimation in how soon the Chaos will be ready with their weapon?
OPS_Rhian says:
:: looks at commander silver :: Silver: Excuse me sir but if the pirates put up a resistance, how much force are we authorized to use against them :: cold look on his face ::
Host Cmdr_Silver says:
::turning his attention to "that woman":: CO: SFI estimates they may be ready to execute their plan in as little as a month.
Host Cmdr_Silver says:
::turns to the real problem in this room, of course _he_ would ask that question::  OPS: Your Captain will have to make that call in order to achieve the goals of the mission.
XO_McDuggle says:
::remember all the dealings that he has had with the pirates and a shiver runs down his spine::
OPS_Rhian says:
Silver: Understood sir  :: said with a false grin  ::
Host Cmdr_Silver says:
::hopes that that is one officer who doesn't make it back::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::Looks at her OPS sternly for a moment before turning back to Silver:: Silver: How large is the asteroid field?
CEO_Syren says:
::glares at Rhian, wondering how killing an officer translates into more seniority::
CIV_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::sits listening to everyone::
Host Cmdr_Silver says:
::turning back to the Captain:: CO: It is the remnants of a large stellar system... the debris extends for nearly 40 Ly, however the core is where the matter is concentrated, maybe 10ly in diameter.
ACTO_DiDomnia says:
::thinks that the fact that so many people are focusing their negative energy on the OPS, and not the pirates, will not help them too much in their current mission::
CIV_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::takes a few notes about the field::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::sits back and sips her coffee, thinking out loud:: Silver: That sounds like that would be prime mining area.  Are there any systems or mining operations near their where we can get more information on the asteroid field?
Host Cmdr_Silver says:
CO: None that Starfleet is aware of.
XO_McDuggle says:
Silver: Has Starfleet had any luck in identifying who may be the head of this outfit since the Arondight last encountered them?
Host Cmdr_Silver says:
::turning his attention to the Commander, feeling sorry that an officer with such potential as he saw in the reports from the future, is saddled with the likes of these:: XO: Not that they have shared with us, Commander.
XO_McDuggle says:
::thinks to himself if they have the so-called experts that he dealt with he can see why::
FCO_Chottu says:
::imagines flying the Arondight into an asteroid field should be quite fun, wise enough not to say so::
Host Cmdr_Silver says:
CO: If that's all... all the relevant information is available for upload to the Arondight.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
Silver: One last question.... do they have an idea of the strength of the Chaos fleet we will encounter?
Host Cmdr_Silver says:
CO: They expect this to be the best-guarded outpost the pirates have.  SFI hasn't been able to infiltrate to get any firm numbers, but based on passive energy readings, the figure anywhere from 10 to 20 vessels of varying sizes and configurations may be present.
CIV_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::rolls her eyes at the mention of SFI again as she appears to be studying her notes on the mission::
CEO_Syren says:
::checks that number against the Starfleet task force:: Self: Great this should be a quick battle
XO_McDuggle says:
::think if Starfleet says 10 to 20 they better expect twice that many::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::nods and then stands up:: Silver: Storming an unknown base in an unknown asteroid field defended by higher numbers.  Looks like that is right up our alley.  ::gives him a half grin:: Thank you Commander.  If we have any further questions we will make certain to have them addressed before we leave.
ACTO_DiDomnia says:
::is not surprised that SFI wasn't able to infiltrate...  even with their establishment and technology, the Bajorans were still so much better at covert ops than SFI had ever managed::

Host Cmdr_Silver says:
CO: Please file your departure time with Operations as soon as you can..  ::the implication barely veiled.... get out::
CEO_Syren says:
::takes the hint and heads for the door::
OPS_Rhian says:
::smiling :: Silver : I will see to it personally sir
Host CO_K`Beth says:
Silver: Of course...as soon as my staff has determined that all of the other ships are supplied and ready.  ::turns to the XO and nods indicating that it was time for them to leave::
CIV_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::frowns and looks up at Silver, wondering where all this negative emotions from him are coming from::
XO_McDuggle says:
::rises to go glad to be getting away from the commander and his station::
Host Cmdr_Silver says:
::heads out another door, glad to be away from this crew of trouble::
OPS_Rhian says:
:: follows the rest of the crew back to the ship ::
CEO_Syren says:
All: We should come here more often
FCO_Chottu says:
::sits back a little, still thinking about flying through the asteroid field, noticing he's left alone::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: Have all senior staff report directly to the conference room for assignment.  I'll want you to command one of the ships in the fleet. ::heads back to the Arondight::
XO_McDuggle says:
::watches Silver leave:: CO: Aye Captain. All: You heard the Captain Senior staff report to the conference room at once.
CIV_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::watches K'Beth leave and starts to speak up, but then catches herself::
CIV_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::stands and waits for the room to file out a bit before she goes to present herself to the XO::
FCO_Chottu says:
::imagines flying the Arondight into an asteroid, opens eyes wide, shakes head and gets up to head back to the ship::
ACTO_DiDomnia says:
::goes back to the conference room::
XO_McDuggle says:
::follows everyone out of the room::
CEO_Syren says:
::mumbles a few orders to his second and hurries to the conference room::
CIV_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::approaches the XO::  XO: Sir...
XO_McDuggle says:
CIV: Yes.
CIV_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: Sorry we haven't been introduced properly.  I am Commander Sykora Tarrez-Hunter.  ::offers him the PADD that holds her orders on it::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::turns and sees that Sy is talking to the XO and nods before ducking into the Arondight's airlock and heading towards the bridge and the conference room::
OPS_Rhian says:
:: follows the others to the conference room on the Arondight ::
XO_McDuggle says:
CIV: Hello Cmdr. I have seen your orders and I am glad to have you aboard:: hold out his hand::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::refreshes her coffee before entering the conference room and then goes in and sits down, waiting for everyone else to arrive::
CIV_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::shakes his offered hand::  XO: Thank you sir. ::moves with him back onto the ship::
CEO_Syren says:
::enters the conference room and takes his usual, out-of-the-way, seat::
ACTO_DiDomnia says:
::sits down in the conference room::
FCO_Chottu says:
::takes a seat and slides towards the CEO some in his out-of-the-way spot::
XO_McDuggle says:
CIV: I am sorry that you came at a time when things are a little stressed at the moment.
OPS_Rhian says:
::takes a seat and readies a PADD ::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::sips her coffee and watches each of the officers entering...assessing who would be the best for which assignment::
XO_McDuggle says:
::grabs himself a cup of coffee before entering the Conference room:: CIV: Would you care for a cup?
FCO_Chottu says:
CEO: We can't tell Macxa or even contact her from the Arondight it's to maintain subspace silence, right?
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Outside the briefing room window three other starships can be seen docked to the station... two Saber class and one Norway.
CIV_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::Shakes her head:: XO: No thank you I only drink tea.
CEO_Syren says:
FCO: Yeah they've cut us off from the rest of the universe. That is never a good sign
ACTO_DiDomnia says:
::looking over her notes, not having been on the ship the last time the Chaos pirates encountered them - being tactical for the moment, particularly interested in any information on the new weapon that they have::
XO_McDuggle says:
CIV: Fine. ::allows her to enter before him::
FCO_Chottu says:
::whispers:: CEO: The station isn't at subspace silence is it?
CEO_Syren says:
::smiles:: FCO: No it isn't...good to know
CIV_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::enters and takes a seat at the table::
FCO_Chottu says:
::nods and slides chair back to original position::
XO_McDuggle says:
::enters and takes his place at the table::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::sees the last two enter and stands up:: All: Well you all heard what we have to do.  Before we start going over any plans I want to assign which of you will be heading over to the USS Falcon to crew her as her senior staff.
ACTO_DiDomnia says:
::looks up from her notes and pushes a lock of hair behind her ear, listening::
CEO_Syren says:
Self: not me, not me, not me. ::avoids eye contact with the CO::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: Commander, you will be her commanding officer.
XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Yes Captain.
CEO_Syren says:
::starts plotting his argument for staying in case it comes up::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CEO: I want you over there Lt in a dual mode.  Your first responsibility will be as the XO.  You will also be the CEO.
CEO_Syren says:
CO: And that's a great idea Ma'am but wouldn't that leave you without a CEO here on the flagship
CIV_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::smiles as she remembers a time when she had to hold down 3-4 positions at a time when she first became an XO::
XO_McDuggle says:
CEO: Are you saying that your people aren’t able to take care of the Arondight if you are not around?
CIV_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::smiles liking this McDuggle character::
CEO_Syren says:
XO: Of course not, they're the most competent officers in the fleet ::sighs:: which is why I have no problem transferring to the Falcon sir.
FCO_Chottu says:
::whispers:: CEO: You're getting an aXO spot, Macxa would be proud.
XO_McDuggle says:
CEO: Very Good then.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CEO: ::hides her grin at the XO's comment::. Thank you, Lt.  Beside I want Commander McDuggle to have all the support he needs as the Falcon will be the prime scouting ship.
ACTO_DiDomnia says:
::smiles at the XO's "persuasive" skills::
CEO_Syren says:
CO: Yes ma'am
Host CO_K`Beth says:
ACTO: Which is why you will be also moving over to the Falcon to take over their tactical.
ACTO_DiDomnia says:
::nods:: CO: Aye, Captain
CEO_Syren says:
::whispers:: FCO: Yeah she would but I wish she was here to take over
Host CO_K`Beth says:
All: Any questions so far?
FCO_Chottu says:
::nods then raises shoulders in a "what can ya do" fashion::
CEO_Syren says:
::resists the urge to push the transfer issue again::
CIV_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::shakes her head no and waits for the rest::
OPS_Rhian says:
:: remains silent, waiting for someone else comment on how crew light the bridge of the Arondight is getting::
FCO_Chottu says:
::looks around:: CO: No ma'am.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
All: I have a preliminary plan that I would like us to discuss.  Since the asteroid field and the base are mainly unknowns....that is our first priority.  Which is why the Falcon will be so important.  The Arondight, Jaguar and Stillwater will be 'bait'.  As we draw the enemies’ attention away....the Falcon will try and scout out as much information as possible.

CEO_Syren says:
::mouth falls open at the idea of using his baby as bait::
FCO_Chottu says:
::thinks:: Self: Using the main fleet as bait while sending the Falcon to have all the fun..
FCO_Chottu says:
CO: So will the Arondight stay mostly out of the field ma'am?
Host CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: No...in fact we will be doing some very intricate flying through the field probably under fire, which is why I want you here on the Arondight.
CIV_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Do you have a plan on masking the Falcon's readings so that it isn't quite so obvious what our plan is?
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CIV: That will be left to Commander McDuggle and his crew. ::nods to the XO::
XO_McDuggle says:
::sees the CEO reaction and whispers to him:: CEO: Lets hope the Patton is as good as he says he is.
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: What of the Arondight’s fighters captain, they would be more maneuverable in the field.  Could they be used for information gathering?
CIV_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods::
CIV_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::still having a hard time getting use to the idea of fighters being on the ship::
CEO_Syren says:
::goes breathless at the intricate flying comment:: XO: Yes..lets
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Yes Ensign...they will be used...but their sensors are not as intricate as the Falcon's which is why that ship will be crucial to the success of this mission.
FCO_Chottu says:
::being half Cait hears every word the XO says and shakes head::
XO_McDuggle says:
CIV: I will probably mask the Falcon as much as I can.
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: I understand captain.  ::makes quick notations on his PADD ::
CIV_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::makes a note to send the XO ideas that could help him do just that::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
All: First...let me tell you that each of you will be called upon to handle positions not within your norm.  I prefer that the critical bridge duties on both ships be handled by the senior staff.  As you all know...the omega factor is highly classified.  The less people knowing about this aspect the better.
CIV_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::is actually surprised that Starfleet decided it was necessary to tell the senior staff as much as they did::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
All: Second...because of the inevitable outcome of what would happen if we failed....I am ordering that extreme force may be used. ::looks at them all:: Any comments or suggestions?
CIV_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::shakes her head::
OPS_Rhian says:
:: smiles at the thought of extreme force the shakes head no ::
XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Has Starfleet been wise enough to provide us with some Quantum torpedoes?
FCO_Chottu says:
::gazing forward talking out loud not really meaning to:: ALL: I'm to fly the Arondight into an asteroid field, I'm sure I can manage the into part.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: I will inquire from Commander Silver.  If not....then I will see what we can do to get as many as possible.
CIV_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::suppresses her chuckle at the XO's comment and thinks.. yeah right::
XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Can I go scrounging for some just in case?
CEO_Syren says:
::spins around to the FCO, pulls him close and whispers:: FCO: Chottu, it is very important that this ship is here when I get back. In fact, it needs to be here whether or not I come back. I’m trusting you, understand? 
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::grins:: XO: Commander....you have my permission to scrounge anything you think would help us with this mission.  In fact...try and scrounge enough for the Arondight also. ::looks around the room:: All: That goes for each of you...but clear everything through myself or Commander McDuggle first.  We are in enough trouble at this station.
FCO_Chottu says:
::eyes open wide:: CEO: I'll tractor back all the pieces myself.
ACTO_DiDomnia says:
::nods::
OPS_Rhian says:
:: runs options through his mind as how to per cure the necessary supplies without doing time in the brig::
XO_McDuggle says:
::nods to the Captain:: CEO,ACTO: I will see you both on the bridge of the Falcon in 10 minutes. :: Gets up to leave::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
All: ::leans forward to emphasis her point:: Nothing..and I mean nothing will leave this room.  As far as the crew is concerned this is a routine mission to scout out normal Orion pirates.  From this point on...all communication to and from this ship is restricted.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
All: Dismissed.
ACTO_DiDomnia says:
::nods, thinking she has enough research left to do that there wouldn't be time to tell anyone about it anyways::
CEO_Syren says:
::stares at the FCO to see if he's joking and gets that sinking feeling:: XO: yes sir... 
FCO_Chottu says:
::raises shoulders again, this time in a "what can I do" fashion::
CIV_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Captain, may I have a moment?
CEO_Syren says:
::begins to realize that this could be it::
FCO_Chottu says:
::knows this could be it::
OPS_Rhian says:
:: leaves the room to start getting supplies ::
Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< PAUSE MISSION >>>>>>>>>>

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