Host BobAGM says:
<<<<<Resume Elara Mission>>>>>

CEO_Ross says:
::On the Elara's Bridge at the engineering station looking over the status of all main systems, he looks up at the view screen::

CTO_Valar says:
::Standing at the Tac station on the Bridge waiting for orders to engage the enemy.  Currently at Red Alert status and all weapons & shield systems are online::

OPS_Fey says:
::On the Bridge at operations::

CO_Torbin says:
#::Standing on the planet waiting for the Elara to come back::

XO_David says:
::On the Elara Bridge in the center chair::

FCOVnSckl says:
::At helm, waiting next order::

TO_Timrok says:
::In Security office::

CEO_Ross says:
::Tapping commands into terminal feeling very tense::

DrHarison says:
::Sitting in the CNS office writing reports for the Captain:

CTO_Valar says:
::Taps com badge::  Valar to Security.  Lewis, send that new Ensign up to the Bridge on the double!

XO_David says:
OPS: Open a channel to Captain Torbin.

DrHarison says:
::Finishes and picks up the PADDS and heads back to Sickbay to check on the SMERT team::

CTO_Valar says:
<Lewis> CTO: Aye, Sir.  Ensign Timrok, report to the Bridge on the double.

CEO_Ross says:
::Watches the engine feedback return readouts::

TO_Timrok says:
::Complies and heads to the Bridge::

OPS_Fey says:
::Opens a channel:: *CO* This is the Elara, please stand by.

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: Commander, you think we can get out of this?

XO_David says:
FCO: There's always a way.

CEO_Ross says:
::Looks over at all the other senior staff::

OPS_Fey says:
XO: The channel is open.

CO_Torbin says:
*Elara* Acknowledged.  Tell Mr. Harison he better bring my ship back in one piece.

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  There always is.

XO_David says:
*CO* Captain, can you hear me?

CO_Torbin says:
@*XO* Go ahead number 1.

DrHarison says:
::Takes the short walk to Sickbay from her office and checks on how the team is doing::

TO_Timrok says:
::Arrives on the Bridge:: CTO: Reporting as ordered ma'am.

CTO_Valar says:
::Looks at the new Ensign::  TO: Rule Number One: There will be no chewing of gum on the Bridge.

XO_David says:
*CO* We’re heading back to the planet.  I have a feeling our Arkonn buddies aren't going to like that though.  I suggest we be ready to retreat if necessary.

CEO_Ross says:
::Looks over as the new TO enters the Bridge then scurries back to work::

Host BobAGM says:
ACTION: Arkonn ships continue to hold station outside the system.

CO_Torbin says:
*XO* Retreat is such a relative word, Number 1.  ::grins::

CTO_Valar says:
TO: Rule Number Two: You will be on time for all duty shifts.

TO_Timrok says:
::Removes gum and err sticks it....somewhere::

XO_David says:
::smiles:: *CO* Hang on, we'll be right there.

CEO_Ross says:
::Sends a small telepathic message to Valar, telling her to be nice::

XO_David says:
*CO* Elara out.  FCO: Set course back to the planet.

CTO_Valar says:
::Sends a message back to Ross.  Mind your business::

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: Aye, Commander. ::sets course::

CO_Torbin says:
@*XO* What would you like me to hang on to?

CEO_Ross says:
::Raises an eyebrow at Valar::

CO_Torbin says:
@::grins some more::

CTO_Valar says:
TO: Take your station at the Mission OPS console.

XO_David says:
FCO: Engage.

TO_Timrok says:
CTO: Yes, ma'am.

FCOVnSckl says:
::Engages engines::  XO: I guess we'll play with the Arkonnians another day.

XO_David says:
CTO: Tell me if those ships start closing in.

CTO_Valar says:
XO: Aye, Sir.

CEO_Ross says:
::Busy with engineer’s work::

TO_Timrok says:
::Walks to Mission OPS console::

DrHarison says:
::Does the rounds of the SMERT team and is happy with the recovery and release, all but Captain Ortiz::

CEO_Ross says:
::Reroutes secondary plasma flow to impulse engines resetting the flow dynamics::

CTO_Valar says:
TO: And...welcome aboard, Ensign.

CO_Torbin says:
@::Hangs on to something or other::

TO_Timrok says:
::Smiles::

OPS_Fey says:
::Finishes downloading scan information to the LCARS and nods to the new Ensign::

DrHarison says:
::Gives orders to the Head Nurse then heads for the Bridge::

FCOVnSckl says:
::Monitors course and speed to Karpe IV::

CEO_Ross says:
::Thinks: Oh no, two Vulcan security officers::

TO_Timrok says:
::Acknowledges Fey’s nod::

CEO_Ross says:
::Finishes a test on the port anyedione relay system::

FCOVnSckl says:
::looks back to tactical area, notices new TO only vaguely look’s like a Vulcan::

TO_Timrok says:
::Wonders why everyone keeps looking at him::

CTO_Valar says:
TO: Send a security team to the transporter room to meet the Captain.

TO_Timrok says:
CTO: Aye.

CEO_Ross says:
::Smiles at the new Ensign::

XO_David says:
FCO: ETA?

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: 15 seconds, Sir.

DrHarison says:
::Walks to the TL and notices that she has blood on her uniform and thinks that she must look a sight , hopes that the black eye is not too bad::

CEO_Ross says:
::Engages the impulse engines as the Elara enters orbit::

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: Starting approach for standard orbit.

TO_Timrok says:
*Security* Timrok to security.  Have a security team meet the Captain in the transporter room!

Host Tolan says:
ACTION: Elara is hailed by Adm. Tolan of the Arkonn Fleet.

DrHarison says:
::Exits the TL and walks around to take her seat, hopes that no one really takes much notice::

FCOVnSckl says:
::Establishes standard orbit::

CEO_Ross says:
::Hears the beeping of an incoming com signal::

Host Tolan says:
ACTION: Long-range sensors detect the approach of 12 more ships at warp 8

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: We're in orbit of Karpe IV.

CO_Torbin says:
@::Twiddles his thumbs carefully, while still holding on to whatever it is he's holding::

CTO_Valar says:
::Looks at the CNS as she enters the Bridge::  CNS: Nice shiner!

CEO_Ross says:
::Blinks:: CTO: Ummm, Valar you seeing what I am seeing?

OPS_Fey says:
::Hails Karpe IV sending the proper codes.::

ADM_Yod says:
@::She stands on the Bridge of her Arkonn ship, she is severe looking and 6 feet tall.  She motions for her OPS Officers to COM the Federation vessel Elara::

DrHarison says:
CTO: Thanks.

CTO_Valar says:
XO: Sir, long-range sensors are picking up 12 Arkonn vessels approaching at warp 8.

FCOVnSckl says:
::Mumbles to self:: Oh great!  More company.

XO_David says:
::Curses silently:: OPS: Is the Captain onboard?

ADM_Yod says:
@COM: Elara: Respond to hail! ::no pleasant “Hello, how are you”::

CEO_Ross says:
*Bridge to Engineering* Have damage control teams ready and standing by.

OPS_Fey says:
XO: He is.

CTO_Valar says:
TO: Get ready, we've got company.

XO_David says:
COMM: Adm_Yod: I was unaware you hailed us.

XO_David says:
FCO: Get ready to break orbit.

TO_Timrok says:
CTO: Acknowledged.

ADM_Yod says:
@COM Elara: I did not. I am doing so now.

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: Is the Captain on board?

XO_David says:
COMM: Yod: I am Lt. Cmdr. Harison of the U.S.S. Elara.

CEO_Ross says:
::Reroutes every spare inch of power to the defensive systems::

CO_Torbin says:
::Appears in the transporter room and rushes past the security team headed for the Bridge::

XO_David says:
FCO: Yes.

OPS_Fey says:
XO: I am rechecking. Yes, Sir.

ADM_Yod says:
COMM Elara: XO: I am Admiral Yod, Commander of the Regret.

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: Aye.  Preparing to break orbit on your command.

TO_Timrok says:
::Watches the console and bites his lip::

CEO_Ross says:
::Tapping commands into console::

XO_David says:
COMM: Adm. Yod: What can I do for you?

CTO_Valar says:
<Security team in TR> ::Watches as the Captain leaps off the transporter pad and rushes out the door::

CO_Torbin says:
::Rushes into the turbolift closing the doors before any security personnel can get in and heads up to the Bridge::

Host Tolan says:
::Getting angrier by the minute since Elara is not responding to his hail::

Host Tolan says:
::Receives report of 12 more ships coming in.  Thinks: Hmmmm::

CTO_Valar says:
<Security team> ::Runs out of the transporter room following the Captain just in time to see the turbolift doors close.  The team stands there looking at each other in puzzlement::

ADM_Yod says:
@::Towers over her puny ,male crew as she speaks to the Elara::  COMM Elara:  I am here to offer my assistance in whichever way you see fit.

CEO_Ross says:
::Wonders if they will be in combat again soon::

OPS_Fey says:
COMM: Tolan: This is the Elara, please stand by.

CO_Torbin says:
::Exits the turbolift and walks onto his Bridge::

CEO_Ross says:
::Becomes attentive as the Captain walks onto the Bridge::

ADM_Yod says:
@::Over-hears the Elara give a comm to Tolan and anger flashes in her eyes::

CO_Torbin says:
::Looks around attempting to assess the situation::

TO_Timrok says:
::Watches the CO rush into the room::

Host Tolan says:
COMM: Fey: I WILL NOT stand by!  You are to leave this area at once or I will destroy you!

DrHarison says:
::sits quietly and watches ::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: ::nods as the Captain enters the Bridge::

OPS_Fey says:
XO: We are being hailed by Tolan.

XO_David says:
COMM Yod: That is very generous of you.  Your other friends are trying to destroy us.

CO_Torbin says:
::Returns the nod::

CEO_Ross says:
::Starts feeling better that the Elara has her Captain back::

XO_David says:
CO: Welcome back.

CO_Torbin says:
XO: Good to be back.  Mind updating me?  Short version.

Host Tolan says:
ACTION: Tolan's fleet begins to move in.  Yod's fleet ETA is about 12 minutes.

ADM_Yod says:
COMM Elara XO: Yes, I am aware of their behavior.  I am willing to do what ever it takes to stop it.

FCOVnSckl says:
::Is puzzled. Thinks: If these are warring factions?::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Tolan's fleet is moving in.

XO_David says:
CO: Well we’ve got 10 ships commanded by some Arkonn named Tolan who wants to kill us and 12 ships who want to help us.

CEO_Ross says:
::Watches the incoming approach of the vessels::

CO_Torbin says:
::Thinks: 10 vs. 12 plus us….hmm::

CO_Torbin says:
OPS: What do we know about the ships that want to help us?

CEO_Ross says:
::Awaits orders::

XO_David says:
CO: Do you want me to continue with Yod?

ADM_Yod says:
@::Motions for her crew to get ready for what may be a battle::

FCOVnSckl says:
CO/XO: Sirs, should I move us to the new Arkonnians' position?

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Yod’s fleet ETA to our location, 12 minutes.

CEO_Ross says:
::Looks over at Valar hoping that she is ready for some phaser fire::

OPS_Fey says:
CO: Not much in the scan at this time.  ::Changes to wide range scan::

CTO_Valar says:
::Keeps her eyes on the sensors, watching the approaching Arkonn fleet::

CO_Torbin says:
<<<<<Pause Elara Mission>>>>>