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Cmdr. Koenig
<Computer> Arriving in System.
Cmdr. Koenig
#Olbrun: Scanners Online, please.
Ens. Walters
#Bridge:  Medical teams are ready for any contingency.  I have some training in counseling; do you need me on the bridge?
Lt. Miso
Cmdr.:: Sensors are detecting mines ahead::
Cmdr. Koenig
#Walters: Not right now. Currently, I'm more worried about slipping and detonating one of these mines... but please feel free to offer any suggestions you may have at any time.
Ens. Walters
#Cmdr.: Acknowledged.
Cmdr. Koenig
Miso: Disarm them and have them tractored into the cargo bay
Ens. Walters
::goes back to supervising the medical teams.  
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::she taps a few panels:: #Koenig: Online, sir.
Lt. Miso
Cmdr.:: Ack.
Cmdr. Koenig
#Olbrun: Very good, Lieutenant. Thank you. :-)
Ens. Walters
::notes that all is in readiness; wonders what she might have missed.::
Cmdr. Koenig
::grins and turns around:: Miso: You okay?
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::she runs a few scans, and finds that everything is all right so far.::
Lt. Miso
::Taps a few keystrokes, an energy pulse is emitted disarming the mines::
Cmdr. Koenig
::flips open the armrest computer and enters a status report::
Ens. Walters
::nods to self at staff efficiency, and moves to make rounds of sickbay patients::
Ens. Walters
::stops by Lt. Ahran's bedside, picks up PADD::
AGM Mark
<Ops> Commander, we are being Hailed.
Cmdr. Koenig
Ops: On screen.
Ens. Walters
Lt.:  Ahhh, you had a bout with that nasty flu....
AGM Mark
<Ops> Aye, sir. ::routes it::
Ens. Walters
::checks Ahran's chart::  But it seems you're recovering nicely; you should be able to keep food down by tomorrow.
Scrap Captain Thyme
COM: Federation Captain, this is Captain Thyme of the Scrap Ship FireBall
Ens. Walters
::moves on to the next patient, with a doctorly smile at Ahran::
Cmdr. Koenig
#Vessel: This is Commander Ethan Koenig of the USS Callisto. How may I be of assistance?
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::she feels that if this ship were anymore in line, it would have to be an Intrepid class::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::she hops into a turbo life, and heads for the bridge::
Ens. Walters
::looks around, realizes that Sickbay and Med. Team Prep are in superb shape::
Cmdr. Koenig
{~}
Scrap Captain Thyme
COM: Commander Koenig.  You are entering the Scrap Guild's Space, otherwise known as the Neutral Zone between the Mindaani and Holvacia
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::she arrives at the Bridge, and goes to the Engineering station::
Cmdr. Koenig
#Thyme: Yes, the Mindaani and Holvacia have requested our assistance.
Ens. Walters
::makes her way to the Med. office, waiting for instructions::
net-knight
:: Ensign Robertson sits at science station awaiting orders from his Commander::
Cmdr. Koenig
::quickly turns head away from screen to PADD to request Walters' presence on Bridge::
Cmdr. Koenig
<Computer in Sick Bay> Ensign Walters to the Bridge.
net-knight
::scanning the Scrap vessel::
Ens. Walters
#Cmdr.: Acknowledged.  On my way.
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::she transfers control to the console, and then listens to the exchange::
Scrap Captain Thyme
#Koenig: We Understand, but we wish to be admitted into the Peace talks.  We are the Third Party, and claim proprietary claims to the Mindaani/Holvacia Neutral Zone.
Ens. Walters
::stands from desk and makes way to TL, a final glance over the sickbay activities, satisfied that it is in hand::
Ens. Walters
::enters TL, and proceeds to bridge::
Cmdr. Koenig
#Thyme: So noted into the logs ::enters data into PADD:: We will have the USS Stockholm, the peace talks ship, have knowledge of this.
Ens. Walters
::enters bridge, glances around quickly, and nods at Koenig:: Sir: You requested my presence?
Cmdr. Koenig
::quickly types into the PADD 'Need help with this conversation'::
Cmdr. Koenig
::Passes to Walters, smiles to Thyme::
Ens. Walters
::types in:: Cmdr.:  You need my help to negotiate?
Scrap Captain Thyme
#Koenig: Does that mean, we have been admitted into the Peace Talks?  
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::notices Ensign Walters walk in, and grimaces::
Cmdr. Koenig
#Thyme: Would you please wait a minute. I need to discuss a matter with a crewperson.
Cmdr. Koenig
::has comm. on pause, walks over to Walters::
Scrap Captain Thyme
#Koenig: Understood, standing by
Ens. Walters
::moves forward into viewscreen range::
Cmdr. Koenig
Walters: There is a third party here who claims parts of this newly proposed neutral zone, but the two sides do not acknowledge their claims. Suggestions?
Ens. Walters
Cmdr.:  We need to establish a state of trust.
Ens. Walters
Belay the distrust that we have seen.  How to do that?
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::she gets a little tweaked, but hides it, and goes back to a turbolift::
Ens. Walters
Ah, there lies the question.
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::she gets into a turbolift, and requests Engineering again::
Ens. Walters
We have to get the antagonists talking together.  All three of them.
net-knight
::wonders how things might turn out on his first mission::
Cmdr. Koenig
Would you rather speak to the scrapper?
Ens. Walters
And remain viewed as a "disinterested party."
Ens. Walters
::smiles::
Ens. Walters
Cmdr.:  I am not particularly known for my diplomacy.
Ens. Walters
But if you wish, I shall try.
Cmdr. Koenig
::grins:: Give it a shot. ::offers the viewscreen.
Ens. Walters
::smiles at the commander, and turns to viewscreen::
Cmdr. Koenig
Miso: Viewscreen on.
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::she arrives in Engineering::
Scrap Captain Thyme
<Miso> Aye. ::Activates Viewscreen::
net-knight
::looks at his scans in disbelief:: Koenig: Sir, I am picking up 5 new vessels moving on an intercept course with the Callisto
Cmdr. Koenig
Robertson: Identify!
net-knight
::working:: Koenig: Sir, they match the scrapper vessel in design
Ens. Walters
::presents a diplomatically friendly face to the Captain::
Cmdr. Koenig
Hostile?
Ens. Walters
Greetings, Captain Thyme.  I am Dr. Walters.  The pleasure is mine.
Ens. Walters
::nods at the viewscreen.
net-knight
::studying his readings intently:: Koenig: I can detect no weapons or shields activated, sir
Scrap Captain Thyme
#Walters: Doctor, I was talking with a Commander Koenig.
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::she goes to a replicator, and gets a mug of peach tea, mildly sweet::
Ens. Walters
Thyme:  Ah, the captain has been called away, and asked me to continue the discussions.
Cmdr. Koenig
Robertson: Can you see what their purpose is?
Ens. Walters
As a captain yourself, I know you know what it can be like.
Scrap Captain Thyme
#Walters: Yes, I do.  Duty must come first.
net-knight
Koenig: It would be difficult to say, sir, but it appears they are "scrapping"
Ens. Walters
::settles in chair on bridge::  Now, Thyme, what was it you wanted?
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::as her tea appears, she hears warning alarm::
Cmdr. Koenig
the mines?
Scrap Captain Thyme
#Walters: We wish admission into the peace talks that will be held on a Federation Starship in about a month's time.
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::she leaves her tea on the pad, and rushes over to the alarm::
Ens. Walters
::studies the visage on the screen::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::she notices the ships on the scanners, and starts piling power for the shields and weapons::
Ens. Walters
Thyme: These are indeed open negotiations, with the agreement of all parties.
Cmdr. Koenig
Robertson: Go to Red Alert, General Quarters.
Ens. Walters
::stands:: 
Scrap Captain Thyme
#Walters: Then we are allowed into these Negotiations as an Equal Party.
net-knight
Koenig: Aye sir. ::sounds red alert:: {alert}
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::upon further scans, she discovers a magnetic field that is interacting adversely with the magnetic containment fields of the Anti-matter pods::
Ens. Walters
Thyme:  We will relay your request to the other parties involved.
Scrap Captain Thyme
#Walters: So you are saying no?
Lt. Dara Olbrun
#Koenig: Sir, we have a problem with the anti-matter containment pods.
Ens. Walters
::looks to Tac, and speaks softly:: On my mark, close communication.
Cmdr. Koenig
#Olbrun: What is the problem?
net-knight
<TAC> ::nods acknowledgment::
Ens. Walters
Thyme: We are not, but negotiations are delicate, and all must agree, don't you agree?
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::she shakes her head as the interference just disappears, but the problem remains::
net-knight
::Robertson checks readings of the Callisto for signs of trouble with anti-matter containment fields::
Cmdr. Koenig
::sighs:: Computer, Site to Site me to Engineering.
Ens. Walters
Thyme:  Allow us to present the idea of your involvement to the Minaadni and Hovacians.
Cmdr. Koenig
::beams in:: What’s going on, Lieutenant?
Lt. Dara Olbrun
#Koenig: There is a problem with the magnetic fields, and the cause just disappeared.
Ens. Walters
It is my hope that they will be open to negotiation.
Scrap Captain Thyme
#Walters: ::Turns away briefly:: PUT UP YOUR SHIELDS NOW!!!
Ens. Walters
Bridge: SHIELDS UP!
Cmdr. Koenig
Olbrun: Is the problem cleared?
Scrap Captain Thyme
ACTION::  THE SHIP IS ROCKED BY A MASSIVE EXPLOSION
Lt. Dara Olbrun
Koenig: Sir, we can't go to warp.
Scrap Captain Thyme
BEFORE SHIELDS GO UP
Ens. Walters
::watches as the communication with Thyme wavers and fades::
net-knight
::checking to see what caused the explosion::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::feels the ship rock:: Koenig: And now it feels like we can't do much of anything else.
Cmdr. Koenig
::grabs the nearest console during the shake:: What the...
Ens. Walters
::braces self:: All: What has happened?
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::she runs quick checks:: Koenig: There is a hull breech, decks 22-34.
net-knight
bridge: Hull breach decks 22-34
Ens. Walters
All:  Where did that blast come from?
Cmdr. Koenig
Olbrun: Damn. Emergency Repair Teams to those decks!
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::slams her fist on a console:: Koenig: And main power is off line.
net-knight
bridge: main power offline, rerouting backups
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::she notices that her cup of tea has bounced off the replicator pad, and has shattered on the floor::
net-knight
::checks scanner records as backup power systems kick in
Cmdr. Koenig
::runs over to the nearest console:: Activating Emergency generators! Shields are up at only 40%!
net-knight
bridge: it appears a mine got within range and exploded before our shield went up
Cmdr. Koenig
::tries to communicate with the bridge with no hope::
Ens. Walters
#Sickbay: Emergency med. teams dispatched NOW!
net-knight
*Koenig*: Sir, this is Ensign Robertson, please respond
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::she keeps looking:: Koenig: ODN systems are down on decks 5-18, gravity lost on decks 6,9,13, life support is down to 64%, and communications have gone down.
net-knight
::sees scanners go offline::
net-knight
bridge: we have lost our scanners and I cannot detect any of the mines
Cmdr. Koenig
Evacuate all non-essential decks, if possible and lower life support to bare minimals...
Ens. Walters
#Med. teams:  Move it to those areas; Tactical:  Transport personnel out of the affected areas ASAP
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::she grimaces::  Koenig: All right. Looks like we will do this the hard way, then. 
net-knight
<TAC> ::works to transport crew out of damaged areas::
Cmdr. Koenig
Olbrun: the Generators are running and sustaining our anti-matter containment pods for right now...
net-knight
bridge: There are mines that were detected on  a collision course prior to losing our scanning capability
Lt. Dara Olbrun
Koenig: Half the transporters have failed, due to power interruptions.
net-knight
::working to regain sensor functions::
Cmdr. Koenig
Olbrun: Reroute power. Try to get the main core back online.
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::she gives Koenig a dirty look:: I am already on it- sir.
net-knight
::looking around and feeling panic set in::
Ens. Walters
::hears comm. that causalities come in from all decks::
net-knight
::this can't be the way it ends for me::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::she bustles about Engineering, and assigns crew to various jobs, then starts to reroute power::
Ens. Walters
#Med. Teams: report Casualty status ASAP
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::there's not much she can do here, but she's trying::
net-knight
::suddenly there is a glimmer of hope, sensors are at 12%
Cmdr. Koenig
::sighs:: Emergency Repair crews on-site and working. We are at all stop. Minimal scanners report that we collided into a mine.
Ens. Walters
::Leaves the bridge, and moves out to the hardest hit areas::
net-knight
::focuses on the positive and delves into work, rerouting power conduits and taking away from long range sensors to concentrate on what is immediately around the ship::
Ens. Walters
Cmdr. Koenig:  The computer reports that 14 personnel are no longer aboard.
Scrap Captain Thyme
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