USS Arondight Mission 10701.07 
Cast
SM Sam____________________Sam
CO Yates___________________Cory
XO Madson__________________Reuben
CNS Jakiel__________________Theresa
CTO Ki_____________________Jane
OPS Ko`Bil__________________Rich 
NPCs
Rebel Base, FCO Delton_______Sam
OPS NoDuz_________________Rich
FCO Delton_________________Sam

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
I've been asked to take on command of the USS Arondight NCC-80477. The Arondight has been ordered to speak with a terrorist organization known as the Resistance de Capo. After only an hour and a half of preparation, the Arondight has left Avalon Station to complete this task.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
We've also been given an experimental scout vessel that will be used during the course of this mission. The crew seems ready to face what is ahead of them, but I only hope that we meet the Resistance without hostility.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
End Log.
Host SM_Sam says:
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Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Arondight is traveling towards the Negotiation Site in the Ulandous System.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::in the new shuttle going over the systems::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::on the bridge at the tactical station::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::Ashley refills her cup of coffee before exiting her Ready Room onto the Bridge. She looks around for a few minutes with a smile on her face:: CTO: How is everything, Mister Ki?
XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
::sitting in the shuttle still going over the ship's specs::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  On course and on schedule Captain.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::walks onto the bridge and takes a seat beside Yates::  CO: Captain...it looks like we are moving well.
FCO_Lt_Delton says:
::Taps as a few buttons:: CO: Maintaining Speed and course.  ETA, 40 Minutes.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CTO: Very good, Lieutenant. ::She makes her way to the command chair and takes a seat:: CNS: Very good. I'd like for you to work with Flight Control for the time being. Let me know when we're getting close, Counselor.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She taps her Combadge:: *XO*: Yates to Madson. How is everything going down there? ::She nods toward the FCO::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::looks up from the console:: XO: Sir, if this ship does half of what is said it will do, we should be able to sneak up on any ship or station with ease.
XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
OPS: How are you feeling about this shuttle?
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::runs routine tactical scans of the area::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
XO: I feel like taking it out for a test run, but that won’t happen for a little while. ::smiles::
CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  I will.  ::gets up and walks over to flight to confer with him on speed::
XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
*CO*: Everything is going alright down here.  Just trying to get familiar with it.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She watches the viewscreen for a few moments, just taking in the stars as they move:: *XO*: Understood Commander. We are 40 minutes away from our destination. In thirty minutes time you and Lieutenant Ko'Bil should be prepared to depart.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO/XO:  Cargo ships and escort vessels are moving to and from the base.  So far no one is coming at us with weapons charged.
XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
OPS: Yeah, we can study these manuals all we want.  But that doesn't mean squat until we get her out and about.
FCO_Lt_Delton says:
CNS: Sir, we are steady at Warp 5.
XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
*CO*: Understood.
OPS: Looks like we'll be able to take her out to play in about thirty minutes.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::continues monitoring sensor data::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CTO: I'd assume they wouldn't really take notice to us from this distance. However, be prepared for Red Alert at a moments notice.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
XO: Sound fine with me. I have studied these manual till I am about cross-eyed.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::smiles at the flight officer:: FCO: 'Ma'am' would be preferred, Lieutenant.  Good.  Keep me apprised.  It looks like we will make excellent time.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::nods::  CO:  Running at condition green now Captain.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::turns to go take the XO's seat and waits patiently, listening to the conversation between Yates and her nephew, Scott::
FCO_Lt_Delton says:
CNS: Aye, ma'am.  Engines are running perfectly right now.  ::taps a few buttons:: It seems there is a new interchange mixture.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CTO: Have you had a chance to speak to the Commanding Officer of the Kaneda Fighters, Lieutenant? ::she takes a sip from her coffee mug::
CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::leans forward::  FCO: And it is working well?
XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
::laughs at the OPS:: OPS: No doubt.
FCO_Lt_Delton says:
CNS: Yes ma'am we are putting in at 96.39% efficiency.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::goes back to studying the manuals again::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  I've met with them yes.  They are prepared to stand by as soon as we enter the system.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CNS: Counselor, were you able to discover anything of interest regarding the Resistance de Capo from your research?
CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::leans back, relaxing::  FCO:  That's what I like to hear.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CTO: Very good, Lieutenant. ::She eyes the back of the FCO:: FCO: What would our ETA be if we increased speed to Warp 6, Lieutenant?
FCO_Lt_Delton says:
CO: Yes, Ma'am, our revised ETA is 25 minutes, if we increased speed.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CTO: I'd like a tactical analysis on all of the ships surrounding the command base, Lieutenant. Do they have any battleships that we can detect?
CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::shakes her head at Yates::  CO:  I didn't find all that much, no.  Of interest was that the group is made of a mix of races as we already know.  I did find the name of their leader...a certain Julien Mancuso.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  I haven't seen any so far, but I'll take a closer look.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::she nods:: CNS: Does Starfleet know anything about him?
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::runs more detailed scans of the area, looking for heavy armaments::
XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
OPS: Now I just hope our agent will be at position "beta" and not somebody else.  Without even a picture to go by, it's sort of flying blind you know?  ::laughs a bit::  The only thing I can think of that will help is my half Betazoid blood.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::checks a few of the specification and smiles a bit:: XO: Sir, shall we see if we can excite some people and see if we can cloak the ship right here in the shuttle bay?
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  The Starbase itself is shielded and I can't tell what she may be harboring.  There are no battleships detected in the surrounding space.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
FCO: Then increase speed. Once we are ten minutes out, I want to be informed. 
::She taps her Combadge:: *XO*: There has been a chance of plans, Commander. You now have fifteen minutes.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CTO: What about the weapon systems of the Starbase?
FCO_Lt_Delton says:
CO: Aye, increasing speed to Warp 6. ::taps a few buttons and increases speed::
CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  This Mancuso used to be an Admiral, but he resigned shortly after the war.  He stated that the Federation was expanding too quickly to protect the borders.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  I can't see through the shields.  Maybe when we get closer.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CNS: An Admiral... lovely. ::she shakes her head slightly::  So he probably knows a great deal about our ships and defenses.
XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
::laughs:: XO: I think not.  Nobody even knows this is here.  That would be a bit of a give away.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  I would assume so and I would also assume that he made sure to know as much as possible before he was restricted.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
XO: And you really thinking that no one on this ship knows about this shuttle? :: chuckles::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CNS: My thoughts exactly, Commander. ::she places her coffee mug down:: 
CTO: I hope you've practiced with these weapons, Lieutenant. For some odd reason, I believe we may have to use them.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  Of course ma'am.  ::decides not to mention it was only in a holo-training program::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CTO: How much training? ::she asks him seriously::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  Enough to be considered qualified by Starfleet's standards.  I'm getting some clearer readings on the station.  ::pours over the sensor data::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CTO: Don't keep us in the dark, Lieutenant. ::she waits for the report::
CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::looks over at tactical in anticipation of these new readings::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
<NoDuz> :: at OPS station listening to the COM channels for any thing unusual::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  Defensive capabilities similar to a Starfleet station.  It's constructed like an asteroid, but definitely constructed.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Arondight passes what seems to be an outer beacon marker for the station;.  The Station begins active scans and finds the Arondight.  It raises its level of alert and all weapons on the station go live.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CTO: Understood. Continue your scans of the station. I want to know as much about it as possible.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO/CTO:  Hmmm, then maybe we have some knowledge of the way it's systems works if it's patterned after one of our normal stations.  That will be an advantage.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  Base defenses are powering up.  I think they've seen us.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::contacts the flight deck to stand-by::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CNS: Unless that aspect was considered and perhaps a few key systems were changed. Hopefully, they didn't think that far ahead. 
::she pauses and taps her Combadge at the CTO's report:: *XO*: Yates to Madson.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The OPS Panel lights up as a Comsignal is received
XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
*CO*: Captain, Madson here.
OPS_NoDuz says:
CO: Captain we are receiving a Hail.
FCO_Lt_Delton says:
CO: ETA is 10 minutes Captain.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
*XO*: Prepare to leave the Arondight immediately, Commander. It looks like we've been seen and the Resistance isn't very happy. I want your "cloaking" device activated before you leave.
XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
*CO*: Understood.
XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
OPS: Let's get this ship ready to go.  I guess we will be cloaking prior to our departure.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CNS: Counselor, coordinate in the departure of the Away Team. Make sure someone keeps an open comm signal with them. ::she looks toward the Operations Officer on duty:: 
NoDuz: Open the channel.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
XO: Roger Sir :: prepares the shuttle for departure::
OPS_NoDuz says:
CO : Roger Sir on screen.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::checks sensors to see if anyone is coming out to meet them::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::she stands up and takes a step toward the viewscreen, awaiting for someone's face to appear::
Rebel_Base says:
COM: Arondight: You are trespassing in our space.  Leave now or be destroyed!
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
COM: Rebel Base: This is Captain Ashley Yates of the Federation Starship Arondight. We've been sent here on a mission of peace by Starfleet Command. I've been asked to speak with your leader, Julien Mancuso.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  Yes, ma'am.  
NoDuz: Keep me apprised.  ::takes note of the threat from the com::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  Captain... we have company incoming.  Shields up?
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CTO: The Away Team we'll need to depart before we raise shields. ::she looks toward the Counselor:: 
CNS: Tell them to get a move on, Counselor. ::she whispers::
Host Rebel_Base says:
COM: Arondight: One moment please.  ::mutes the comm::
OPS_NoDuz says:
CNS: No problem Ma'am I have an open channel to them now.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::taps his Combadge::  *XO*:  Can you hurry?  We've got four Klingon ships on an intercept course.
Host Rebel_Base says:
COM: Arondight: Captain Yates, we will be transferring coordinates to follow.  If you deviate from the plan, you will be destroyed.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::nods to Yates seriously::  *AT*: I don't need to impress upon you that alacrity is needed at this point.
XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
*CTO*: Understood.
XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
OPS: Alright, engage cloak and begin departure sequence.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
COM: Rebel Base: Understood. We'll follow your plan. ::she looks toward the FCO:: 
FCO: Do you have the flight plan, Lieutenant?
FCO_Lt_Delton says:
::taps his control and finds a new set of flight plans:: CO: Flight plan confirmed.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::brings the shuttle around and cloaks it :: XO: Just waiting for the doors to open sir.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Shuttle disappears into the background.
XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
*CO*: We are ready to go.  When you're ready, open the bay doors.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CTO: Lieutenant, do we still have company heading for us? ::She looks toward the FCO:: FCO: Where does it take us?
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  Checking.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::checks::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
FCO: Lieutenant, bring us to impulse speed.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::hears Scott::  NoDuz: Open the shuttle bay doors immediately.
FCO_Lt_Delton says:
CO: Captain, it takes us to a docking port on the far side of the base.  We have a round about way of getting there.  Aye Helm answering to full impulse.
OPS_NoDuz says:
CNS; Shuttle bay doors opening now.
FCO_Lt_Delton says:
::taps a few buttons and slows the ship down::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CNS: Have them move quickly, Commander. They're going to wonder why we've slowed down at this distance.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  The Klingon ships have stopped and are holding position.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Arondight slows down to impulse.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::sees the doors open and moves the shuttle out:: XO; We are on our way sir.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CTO: How many are there, Lieutenant? ::she wonders how they acquired Klingon ships::
CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
*XO*: You need to move out as quickly as possible or they will be wondering why the Arondight has slowed.  Keep us updated.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  Four Birds of Prey.
XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
OPS: Excellent.
~~~CNS: We are leaving now.  You can close the doors and resume your course when ready.  Bye.~~~
CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::sensing Yates' question::  CO: Remember, they are of all different races.  Purloining is known by all members of all species.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
@::clears the ship and set the course for the planet::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Shuttle leaves the Arondight.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  They're away.
XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
OPS: Set course for Ulandous III.  Once we are out of sensor range of those guys, we can disengage the cloak.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
~~~XO: Good, this may be better than speaking by comm so it can't be traced.~~~  
NoDuz:  Close the bay doors, please.
OPS_NoDuz says:
::sees that the shuttle has left the shuttle bay and closes the doors:: CNS :Shuttle clear Ma'am
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::she shakes her head:: CNS: Unfortunately, four Klingon vessels against our ship wouldn't be a very even match. ::she nods:: 
CTO: Good. 
FCO: Maintain current speed. I don't want to show any hostility at this point.
FCO_Lt_Delton says:
CO: Aye Captain.  Maintaining Speed.  Adjusting course to 321, mark 3.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  Captain, I recommend we put our shields up.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
@XO: Course set sir
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
FCO: Once we reach their coordinates, don't dock to their station. I'd like to speak to them before we attach ourselves to them.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  Much less than even.   
Science:  What types of biosigns are on those Klingon vessels or can sensors tell?
XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
@OPS: Engage, warp 5.
FCO_Lt_Delton says:
CO: Aye Captain.
XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
@OPS: So far so good, no?
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::she doesn't want to show hostility, but at the same time, she doesn't want to let the ship be a sitting duck:: CTO: Yellow alert it is, Lieutenant.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  Aye.  ::initiates yellow alert::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
@::engages warp 5 and keeps an eye on the readings:: XO: Roger sir, on our way.
Host SM_Sam says:
Scene: The Arondight slowly sees an asteroid the size of the moon, but instead of craters those are replaced with phaser banks and docking ports.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CTO: Lieutenant, try to find the weakest point on those Birds of Prey. If we're forced to get in a fire-fight, I want to be prepared.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::takes a deep breath as they change alert status.  Leans forward again as she looks at the asteroid object and the pits in it, worried::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  Working on it.  ::pulls up the specs and hopes the ships haven't been modified too heavily::
XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
@OPS: So, with are point of contact located in a small city, what do you think our best course of action would be?
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
FCO: What is our ETA to the docking port? ::she watches through the viewscreen:: 
CNS: Now I wonder how they had the time to construct such a large station...
FCO_Lt_Delton says:
CO: Coming about to course 129, mark 3.  We are about 4 minutes away.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
@::checks the reading :: XO: my suggestion would be is for us to set the ship down outside of the city and hike in. Also 10 minutes till we are out of sensor range.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::frowns as he compares the specs to the sensor readings::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Arondight swings around the base and sees the docking port.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
NoDuz: Hail the station.
XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
@::nods:: OPS: Precisely what I was thinking.  Then, that's a plan.  Notify me once we clear sensor range.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::quietly::  CO:  Those ships have been modified considerably.
OPS_NoDuz says:
CO: Roger captain ::hails the station::
FCO_Lt_Delton says:
CO: Adjusting pitch.  We are 100km away from the docking port.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CTO: I was afraid of that, Lieutenant. Find out as much as you can about these modifications.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  Aye.  And no worries.  We can take 'em.  ::grins::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
@COM: Rebel Base: Rebel Base, this is Captain Yates of the Arondight. Please come in.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  Not just how did they build it so fast, but where did they get the finances for the resources for that thing!
Host Rebel_Base says:
COM: Arondight: Yes Captain.
OPS_NoDuz says:
CTO: You may also want to check the power draw that those weapons are taking/
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
NoDuz:  Will do.  Thanks for the tip.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::she smirks slightly at the CTO's comment:: 
COM: Rebel Base: How am I to be certain that once I enter your docking port that you won't attempt to overtake my ship? ::her face is now very stern::
Host Rebel_Base says:
COM: Arondight: We would have blown your ship already if we didn't think you were serious of a truce.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::has to stop herself from shaking her head at the absurdity of trusting these people::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
COM: Rebel Base: Just remember, you've given your word. Once we've docked, will Mister Mancuso make an appearance?
Host Rebel_Base says:
COM: Arondight: Your delegation will be escorted to the conference room where you will meet him.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
COM: Rebel Base: Understood. Arondight out. ::She motions for NoDuz to cut the comm::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::frowns::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
@:: checks the star charts:: XO: Sir I have been looking over the star charts for this area and believe that once we decloak the ship we should take this course :: send course to his console:: It should make it look like we are just one of the suppy ships and no one should pay much attention to us.
Host SM_Sam says:
@ACTION: The Shuttle is out of sensor range of the base
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
<NoDuz> :: closes the COM::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CNS/CTO: What are your thoughts? ::She moves back to the command chair and takes a seat:: FCO: Take us into the docking port, Lieutenant.
XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
@::takes a look at the OPS' flight path and nods:: OPS: Looks great to me.  Make it so.
FCO_Lt_Delton says:
CO: Aye Captain, Activating Thrusters.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  Whoever is going over there will need a tactical escort, preferably armed.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
@XO: Sir we are out of sensor range decloaking the ship. ::makes the necessary adjustment::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: With a thud the ship is docked
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::eyes the FCO::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CTO: I wouldn't walk into a rebel base without weapons, Lieutenant. I'd assume that they'd be armed as well, so we'll be given the same courtesy.
XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
@OPS: Very well.  ETA to course?
CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::says quietly to Yates::  CO:  I don't feel good about this at all and especially that I can sense nothing so far from these people.
Host SM_Sam says:
@ACTION: The Shuttle reveals itself and continues on course
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
@XO: We should be there in about 20 minutes.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CNS: Either do I, Counselor, but we need to offer the olive branch and put our... trust in these people. Even if I don't trust them personally.
XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
@OPS: When we get near the planet, we should cloak until we land.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  The fighter squad is remaining on stand bye.  They should be able to launch if necessary.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
@XO: Sir that would depend on whether or not there were any ships in the area and should also be done before we get into sensor range of the planet.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  I'm hoping they don't have their own telepaths.  We need to 'guard' our own thoughts perhaps.
Host SM_Sam says:
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