USS Arondight NCC-80477
Stardate 10901.25

Staring:
Richard as Captain McDuggle, Commanding Officer
Gina as LtJG O’Reiley, Chief Engineering Officer
Brendan as LtCmdr. Exeter, Chief Tactical Officer
Karri as LtCmdr. Mea’e, Executive Officer
Andrew As Ensign Redwood, Chief Medical Officer

 Directed By:
 Sam as the Ship Manger

Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
Captain's Log 10901.25
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
Well the dinner went better than I expected, no one got hurt anyways. We are about an hour from the Outpost and hopefully nothing goes wrong before that. However I am keeping a watchful eye out just in case.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
End Log.
Host SM_Sam says:
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XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Standing before the Admiral's door, she hits the chimes::
CMO_Dr_Redwood says:
::whistling in the turbo lift as it moves through the shafts::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
:: exits his quarters and heads for the Bridge::
Host Adm_Winters says:
::Looks up from his book:: XO: Come in.
MO_Jeddi says:
:: Rubbing his eyes in medical as he works with one very sick ensign::  TO:  Next time, if you have never eaten an alien food, take just a bite or two and wait to see if your stomach can handle it.  Obviously, worms are not for you.
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::on the bridge  going over sensor scans and looking for Romulans::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Enters to find the Admiral reading::  Adm:  We are an hour out from the base.
CEO_LtJG_OReiley says:
::In her quarters changing and getting ready to go back on duty::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
:: enters the Bridge:: CTO: Report.
CMO_Dr_Redwood says:
::walks onto the bridge and smiles as he stops whistling and moves to a Science console::
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:looks up:: CO: All is quiet and no signs of Romulans and we are an hour away from  the station, sir
Host Adm_Winters says:
::Nods:: XO: Any signs of trouble yet?
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
CTO: Roger Keep up the scans I don' t want any surprises.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
Adm:  All is calm so far, Admiral.  Is there anything I can do for you before we arrive?
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Aye, sir ::moves to tactical::
MO_Jeddi says:
:: Finishing up, turns the lights down low, and leaves the ensign to sleep, wanting to keep an eye on him for a few hours.::
CEO_LtJG_OReiley says:
::Finishes changing and heads for the TL and heads to the Bridge::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
:: Sees the CMO:: CMO: Doc sorry to have to put you on a Science console but I need some one with a little sensor experience.
CMO_Dr_Redwood says:
CO: That's not a problem, Captain. I'm actually looking forward to it. ::walks over to the console with a spring in his step and sits down::
Host Adm_Winters says:
XO: Nothing at this time, Commander, I don't think, at least.  ::Gets up:: I guess I should stretch my legs before we arrive.  Care to walk me to the bridge?
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Smiles::  Adm:  Of course.  :: steps back towards the door and waits for him to proceed her.::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
CTO/CMO: I see the two of you survived the Dinner with no problems.
CMO_Dr_Redwood says:
CO: Yes, I enjoyed it Sir.
Host Adm_Winters says:
::Walks out the door and waits for Mea'e to walk beside him::
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::nods and goes back to his work scanning::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: As they walk to the nearest lift::  Adm:  Are you prepared for this venture?
CEO_LtJG_OReiley says:
::Walks onto the Bridge and moves to the Engineering station, and relieves the duty officer there::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
:: sees the CEO: CEO: Hi Chief how are things in Engineering?
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CMO: Until further notice your Tactical course is cancelled, doctor.
CEO_LtJG_OReiley says:
CO: Last time I checked Captain, which was several hours ago before dinner, the board was green and all systems were at or above operating limits.
CMO_Dr_Redwood says:
CTO: Er... thank you Sir?
Host Adm_Winters says:
::Nods:: XO: I am actually excited about this, if this pans out to be a success I don't see any problems putting up more outposts in Klingon Territory.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
CEO: Very good and it is also good to see that you survived the dinner as well.
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::nods to the CMO and looks back to his console::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: frowns::  Adm:  Why exactly would we want to do that?  I mean... I am not exactly comfortable with various governments placing outposts within Federation boundaries, why would they be thrilled with us doing so?

CEO_LtJG_OReiley says:
CO: Yes Sir.
CEO_LtJG_OReiley says:
::Does a quick diagnostic on the ships systems, looking over the performance data of the engines::
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: I was just wondering, sir, this outpost it's a science outpost?
CMO_Dr_Redwood says:
::does a passive scan to get the feel for things::
Host Adm_Winters says:
::Walks into the lift:: XO: It is more or less to create more stable peace within all of our peoples.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
:: watches the view screen as they move towards the Outpost::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Orders the lift to the bridge.  Then cautiously::  Adm:  Then we will start to see Klingon joint outposts within the Federations boundaries?
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::does a quick scan of the outpost::
Host Adm_Winters says:
::Nods:: XO: Yes Eventually.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
CTO: Not really sure mostly it is more of a diplomatic effort at the moment.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Shakes her head::  Adm:  I do not believe that is wise or will go over well with many of the worlds.  A few joint ventures along the borders, yes... but not within governed space.  I guess we shall see.  :: As the lift stops, she waits for him to exit before her.::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
CTO: Although with it being this close to the Romulan border one can only speculate as to the real purpose of it.
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Yeah reads as a normal  federation outpost, I wonder about the weaponry with the Klingons cooperating it would probably have better shielding and weapons, sir
CMO_Dr_Redwood says:
::checks results of scans::
MO_Jeddi says:
:: finishing the report.::  *CMO*: I am keeping Ensign Beccera for a few hours of observation.  His reaction to the gahg was rather sever.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
:: hears the TL open and turns to look:: All: Admiral on the Bridge.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
:: rises to attention::
Host Adm_Winters says:
:: Walks onto the Bridge hearing the last of Exeter's Comments:: CTO: That would not be wise as it would peak the paranoia between our peoples.
CEO_LtJG_OReiley says:
::comes to attention::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Follows the Admiral onto the bridge and nods to the captain::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
::nods to the XO::
CMO_Dr_Redwood says:
::at attention::

CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::turns towards the admiral: Adm: Yeah, but if it  is about cooperation and the klingons are our allies, logic would dictate that while we are able in building an outpost quicker the klingons  are more interested in weaponry, sir.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Walks over to the Oday and lifts a brow.  Quietly::  CMO:  You are up early.
CMO_Dr_Redwood says:
XO: Hello La'i... Just got the order to help out up here.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
Admiral: What do we owe the pleasure of your visit?
Host Adm_Winters says:
CTO: Would you have your neighbors pit-bull in your yard?
CMO_Dr_Redwood says:
*MO*: Yes, he didn't seem to get the concept of biting them before they bit him.
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
Adm: I have a small apartment in Dublin, I don't have a yard. and my neighbor’s dog is a small jack Russell terrier, sir
MO_Jeddi says:
::Briefly smiles::  *CMO*:  It was a little bit more then that.  But he should be fine.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CMO: Sounds like the captain is seeing that you have a well rounded education.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
:: chuckles as he sees that the CTO missed what the Admiral was trying to say::
Host Adm_Winters says:
::Shakes his head:: CTO: But the point is, if we let loose a battle station here, would that please or anger the Klingons?
CEO_LtJG_OReiley says:
::Still standing at attention, since the Admiral hasn't given the order to carry on or as you were, even though everyone else is still talking anyway, she observes to formalities::
Host Adm_Winters says:
CO: I am just stretching my legs before we reach the station, that is all.
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
Adm: if they helped build  it ,sir
Host Adm_Winters says:
::Notices everyone still at attention:: All: At ease, as you were.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
Admiral: Very well sir you are always welcome here.
CMO_Dr_Redwood says:
*MO*: Okay Jeddi, thanks for informing me. XO: Anywhere I can help..
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Leans back, keeping half an ear on the other conversation::  CMO:  Sounds like you are bored.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
Admiral: If you care to sit a while :: offers the Admiral a seat::
Host Adm_Winters says:
CTO: If they helped build it, it wouldn’t be unique, it would be more or less a Klingon station
CEO_LtJG_OReiley says:
Adm: Sorry Admiral, but request permission to carry on Sir?
CMO_Dr_Redwood says:
XO: Not at all. I am starting to actually feel settled in.
Host Adm_Winters says:
CEO: Yes carry on.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
Admiral: I was just wondering exactly what is the official purpose of this outpost?
CEO_LtJG_OReiley says:
Adm: Thank you Sir. ::goes back to monitoring her station and systems::
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
Adm: Well, in the spirit of cooperation wouldn't that make more sense, sir
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CMO:  That is good then.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: looks around the bridge and just covers a yawn.::
CMO_Dr_Redwood says:
XO: Tired?
CEO_LtJG_OReiley says:
CO: Diagnostics show ships systems are all still green across the board Captain.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CMO:  The dinner wore me out.  And then getting up a couple of hours before my normal time... :: catches a yawn another with her hand and just shrugs::   I take it the area is clear?  I doubt Exeter would be in quite so 'lively' a conversation with the Admiral otherwise.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
CEO: Roger  Chief.
Host Adm_Winters says:
CO: The main purpose of this outpost is to resupply out ships, Klingon ships and maintain an eye on the Romulans.
CMO_Dr_Redwood says:
XO: All quiet so far. How do you feel about this new outpost?
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
Admiral: So this would make a good strategic point as well for both the Klingons and the Federation should the Romulan decide to start some trouble.
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
Adm: No colonization  prospective, sir? There are a few empty and cleared m-class planets a few light years away, sir?
Host Adm_Winters says:
CO: Yes that is the secondary purpose.  But its primary purpose is to supply ships along this corridor.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
::Crosses her arms, keeping her voice low so that only he can hear her:: CMO:  I am fine with the concept.  What I am not fine with, is the idea that they are looking at having many throughout both the Klingon Empire and the Federation.   It is like accepting a stranger to live in your back yard.  I do not see that going over well with many worlds.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
Admiral: How long before you expect the Romulans to work  out some kind of agreement like this with the Federation?
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::chuckles:: CO: When hell freezes over was the phrase used by some romulans during the dominion war, sir
CMO_Dr_Redwood says:
XO: Not initially, no. ::quietly:: Periods of change are never easy. Maybe the brass are being too optimistic, but who knows... this could be cementing a good relationship. I'd rather 100 uncomfortable years with the Klingons than 100 of war.
Host Adm_Winters says:
CO: The current affairs that is still going on, will prevent us from doing such things right now... I am not sure if the lines of communications have been opened as of yet.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
CTO: That may be true but there are probably  a few of a different mind since then.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
Admiral: You said that this is to be a corridor. Would that be for both Federation as well as Klingon ships?
CEO_LtJG_OReiley says:
Out loud: Seems like an awful long way from home if the Klingons decide not to be friendly anymore. That station would be awful lonely if things turn ugly.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CMO:  But if we go to fast, and anger the populace, all our current hard work will be for naught.  I am for a more slower, plodding approach, building a strong foundation as we go.
Host Adm_Winters says:
CO: Yes that is correct.
Host Adm_Winters says:
CEO: That is why there will be a federation starship stationed with her at all times, incase there is a change in heart.
CMO_Dr_Redwood says:
::nods to the XO:: XO: What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven in the lives of others...
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
Admiral: Then we can expect more joint operations with the Klingons in their territory?
Host Adm_Winters says:
CO: If this goes as planned yes.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
Admiral: And I have a feeling that the Arondight is to be that starship?
Host Adm_Winters says:
CO: Well that is still being debated.  But chances are yes.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Looking at the Admiral and captain as they talk.  Still quietly::  CMO:  What do you think are our chances of success?  Or maybe the proper question is long term success?
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
Admiral: Well sir I guess we should look on this as an honor but I can also see it as a curse.
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: More of a curse with the whole prime directive order of non-interference
CEO_LtJG_OReiley says:
ALL: Not to mention regulations stating we can't get involved in the internal affairs of foreign powers.
CMO_Dr_Redwood says:
::shrugs slightly:: XO: I don't know... I wish I had an answer. That is the problem with Linear time.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Simply nods as she watches the screen as they begin to near the station.::
Host Adm_Winters says:
ACTION: The outpost gets bigger on the view screen as they approach.
Host Adm_Winters says:
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Host Adm_Winters says:
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