USS Europa
Patrol, Interrupted
Stardate 10206.09

Host MikeyS says:
The War between the Halcyc and the Mayollans started over a border dispute. (Their homeworlds are fairly close..) The War has been on-going for a little under a year (10 months- Earth time), with it being somewhat of a stalemate since the beginning.. 
The Halcyc have more ships, but the Mayollans have stronger ships, so it is evened out. The Mayollans, contrary to legend, aren't a fighting race, and they do not believe they can remain at war long enough to win.
Their last chance is to get some outside help, in the form of the Europa. The Mayollans are aware of the Prime Directive, but hope to buy into the Captain's sense of kindness.
The Halcyc have been attacking nearby worlds - not just the Mayolllans. The report alludes to the possibility that the Halcyc will continue to expand their empire into Federation space, and draw the Federation into another war. Emperor Sallopia hopes to stop the war here and now, to prevent that from happening. 

Host MikeyS says:
<<< Resume Europa Mission, Stardate 10206.09, 20:13 Eastern >>>

FCO_B`lee says:
::hurries into sickbay with a hand over his ear and drops of blood leaking out between his fingers and a chihuaha under his other arm::

CNS_Azhure says:
::On the bridge, her curiosity stirred by this race that were no more then legends to her people.  And here they were, royalty.::

OPS_Taylor says:
::Starts compiling the all the information on the Halcyc::

FCO_B`lee says:
::sets the dog down on a biobed and starts looking around:: CMO: Doctor?

XO_Vekh says:
::raises from his chair and joins Azhure:: CNS: What do you make out of all this, Cmdr.?

Host CO_Rya says:
::Reads through the Emperor's report and has a sinking feeling in her gut as she gets towards the bottom.::

MO_Payne says:
::paces sickbay reviewing the data on his PADD::

CSO_P`Rraos says:
::checks scans on the Mayollan ship for anything of interest::

FCO_B`lee says:
::looks into the CMO's office with a hand still over his ear:: MO: Could you come give me a hand, Doctor?

Host CO_Rya says:
OPS/CTO: Lieutentants Nimitz and Taylor, I want you to be ready to brief the senior staff on the Halcyc in fifteen minutes.

OPS_Taylor says:
CO: Aye.

CTO_Nimitz says:
CO: Yes, captain.

FCO_B`lee says:
::bangs his fist on the doorframe:: MO: Excuse me, Doctor ... I don't mean to interrupt you, but could you possible put down your reading material and help me?

MO_Payne says:
::looks around at Mr B'lee and sighs:: FCO: How may I assist you ?

MO_Payne says:
::moves over next to the FCO::

OPS_Taylor says:
::Crosschecks his data with the Federation Database::

FCO_B`lee says:
::stil standing in the doorway with an exasperating look on his face:: MO: Well, I had picked up my dog ... and it was squirming around and got tangled in my earring and yanked it out.

Host CO_Rya says:
::Nods at the two men and returns her attention to the report.::

CNS_Azhure says:
::Snaps out of her memories::  XO:  I am sorry.  I find it still rather odd, after all these centries to come face to face with the Mayollans.

MO_Payne says:
::chuckles:: FCO: Do you wish me to treat the dog or you first ?

FCO_B`lee says:
::looks at the MO oddly:: MO: Nothing wrong with the dog, you idiot! Stop this bleeding! ::pulls his hand away from his ear to show the damage to him::

XO_Vekh says:
CNS: From your knowledge on them, have the Mayollans ever displayed this war-like behaviour?

Host CO_Rya says:
::Drums her fingers on her chair and then stands up.:: XO: Commander Vekh, you have the bridge. ::Turns to the rest of the bridge crew:: All senior staff: We'll have a meeting in fifteen minutes in the observation lounge. ::Notices B'lee's not there.:: someone kindly inform Lt. B'lee. ::Walks to her ready room.::

MO_Payne says:
FCO: Sit on the biobed Mr B'lee.... ::points to an empty one and moves over to get a dermal regenerator::

FCO_B`lee says:
::moves over to the biobed next to the one his dog is sitting on::

CNS_Azhure says:
XO:  From our 'legends', these people have always been fierce to protect, but also they don't like to be known.  Which is why we have no true record of them.  No one surviving could describe them to you.  What is certain, is they are a powerful race that prefer seclusion.

MO_Payne says:
::scans the FCO and notes no allergy problems to the dermal regeneration and begins the regeneration sequence::

XO_Vekh says:
CO: Aye, Captain

CSO_P`Rraos says:
::sends a message to his team to get a working report going for the meeting in 15 minutes::

FCO_B`lee says:
::squirms under the glow of the dermal regenerator::

MO_Payne says:
::eyes the dog while the FCO moves about:: FCO: Be still or you may have to lose an eye Lt.

FCO_B`lee says:
::looks at the bloodied earring of his d'jarra in his other hand and sighs while Payne works on him::

XO_Vekh says:
CNS: A quite correct assessment. Matches what we have seen from them lately. I just wonder why they've chosen to move onto the Europa to ask for help...

MO_Payne says:
::since he has the dog on the bed he picks up a tricorder and begins to scan the dog:: FCO: Oh my.....

FCO_B`lee says:
::glances at Payne:: MO: What?

Host CO_Rya says:
::Nods at Drayan and then lets the doors shut behind her, giving a sigh of relief at the silence in the room before making her way over to the desk and sending a communication on a secure channel to the Praetor.:: COMM:Praetor: This is Captain Rya. I'd like to speak with Admiral Edwards.

CNS_Azhure says:
*FCO*:  B'lee, we have a meeting in 15 minutes in the observation lounge.

MO_Payne says:
FCO: To be certain you do not fall ill I will have to give you a rabies vaccine  ::grins::

CSO_P`Rraos says:
::begins checking power readings from the Mayollan ship, cross referencing them with the readings from the smaller ships that were encountered before::

FCO_B`lee says:
::frowns and slaps his combadge:: *CNS*: I'll try to be there ... but I'm having Doctor Payne look at my ear right now.

CNS_Azhure says:
XO:  I have no answer for you on that.  Perhaps our resent encounter and need have lead them to us.

FCO_B`lee says:
::groans and looks accusingly at the dog:: MO: The shopkeeper said he'd had all his shots...

FCO_B`lee says:
MO: ...besides, the dog didn't bite me. He just pulled my earring out with one of his paws.

MO_Payne says:
FCO: You of course have written proof of this ?

Host Adm_Edwards says:
@COMM: Europa: This is Edwards, go ahead Captain.

Host CO_Rya says:
COMM:Praetor: Did you read the report Admiral?

FCO_B`lee says:
::thinks:: MO: Well ... no. But the dog didn't bite me!

CNS_Azhure says:
::Wonders why the doctor is looking at B'lee's ear::  *FCO*:  I will inform the captain if you are detained.

XO_Vekh says:
CNS: I think we'll learn the truth soon enough ::moves to the center chair::

FCO_B`lee says:
*CNS*: Thanks, head-shrinker...

CNS_Azhure says:
XO:  Perhaps commander, perhaps.  ::Considering past relations, is doubtful.::

MO_Payne says:
::looks to ear:: FCO: You sound however quite aggravated... it is the usual first signs of the disease... I would like to be certain ::goes and reaches for a hypo spray::

Host Adm_Edwards says:
@COMM: Europa: I did Captain. While interesting, we must remember that this information is one-sided. We do not know the Halcyc's side of the war. That said, we should listen to what Emperor Sallopia has to say.

CTO_Nimitz says:
:: checks starfleet database and Europa's logs to prepare a briefing on Halcycs::

CNS_Azhure says:
::Raises an eyebrow::  *FCO*:  I think we need to work on your command of names.  That or find your head shrunken.  I think there was an ancient african ritual in dealing with that.  Azhure out.

MO_Payne says:
FCO: Turn over please::

XO_Vekh says:
CSO: How our readings on that ship, Lieutenant?

FCO_B`lee says:
::barks:: MO: I am not aggravated! ::checks his tone:: MO: I am not aggravated, my good Doctor. ::eyes him:: MO: Roll over? Why?

MO_Payne says:
FCO: Because I am going to inject you... there  ::points::

Host CO_Rya says:
COMM:Praetor: I agree. I'll be meeting with my staff in a few minutes but wanted to make sure you are up to speed.

FCO_B`lee says:
::mouth agape:: MO: In my rear!? What for?

MO_Payne says:
::moves behind him and stabs the FCO with the hypo::  FCO: Like I stated... it is a rabbies vaccine

CSO_P`Rraos says:
XO: We'rrre not rrreading anything of interrrest sirrr. They'rrre prrretty well shielded. I won't be able to tell much without and active scan.

Host CO_Rya says:
COMM: Praetor: Would you be willing to take a team on your ship to Halcyc space?

FCO_B`lee says:
::jumps:: MO: Youch! If you wanted to inject me in the back of my front all you needed to do was say so.

MO_Payne says:
::scans B'lee:: FCO: Contact me if there is an allergic reaction to the vaccine...

CSO_P`Rraos says:
::notes something he missed on the scans previously:: XO: Sirrr, I've picked up powerrr signiaturrres of what look to be severrral of the smallerrrr ships within the larrrgerr one sirrr.

XO_Vekh says:
::sighs at the Caitian response:: CSO: Thank you Mr. P'Rraos, but we'd better not try it out right now. May seem undelicate to our 'guests'

CNS_Azhure says:
CSO: Not surprising.  I would figure they have a whole fleet inside.

FCO_B`lee says:
::rubs his rear now that the Doctor is done:: MO: I need to get up to the bridge for a briefing ... would you mind watching my dog?

XO_Vekh says:
CSO/CNS: A carrier then...would explain the size of this one

Host Adm_Edwards says:
@COMM: Europa: Very well Captain. I haven't yet contacted Starfleet, since we're still concerned about possible Breen eavesdropping.
Halcyc space is quite a distance from here.. we wouldn't have an answer for weeks.

MO_Payne says:
FCO: If you wish... put him in the closet  ::opens the closet door::

CSO_P`Rraos says:
XO: Rrreading fourrr or five of them. May just be a prrrotective wing of sorrrts.

CNS_Azhure says:
XO:  It does consist of some of the members of the Royal family.  It would only be logical if they brought along their 'guards'.

FCO_B`lee says:
::about to head out the door:: MO: You can't put him in the closet!

CSO_P`Rraos says:
XO: Not cerrrtain on that numberr though sirrr.

FCO_B`lee says:
::scoops up his dog:: MO: I'll just take him with me, if that's the way you're going to treat him. ::marches out of sickbay with his chihuaha in his arms::

OPS_Taylor says:
::Reading the latest Information on the Halcyc::

XO_Vekh says:
CNS/CSO: I'd tend to agree with you, Cmdr. Azhure. Mr PRraos, have someone monitoring this 'wing's activities

FCO_B`lee says:
::hurries down the corridor to the nearest turbolift::

Host CO_Rya says:
::Nods:: COMM:Praetor: I'm just trying to assess our options. Thank you Admiral.

FCO_B`lee says:
::steps into the lift:: TL: Bridge... ::trying to figure out what to do with his dog::

MO_Payne says:
::cleans the dog fur from the biobed::

Host Adm_Edwards says:
@COMM: Europa:  ::nods::  I'll stand by if you need me Captain. Edwards out.

CSO_P`Rraos says:
XO: Aye sirrr. ::taps his comm badge:: *SO Drew*: Lt, I've picked up some rrreadings of smallerrr ships in the larrrgerr one. Keep an eye on them and let me know immediately if anything changes with them.

CNS_Azhure says:
FCO:  Glad you could join us.  ::Looks at his ear.::

MO_Payne says:
::wonders if he should call maintenance for the smell::

CSO_P`Rraos says:
<SO Drew>*CSO*: Aye sir. Drew out.

XO_Vekh says:
CNS: Indeed ::raises from his chair:: All: Senior staff to the briefing room immediately

Host CO_Rya says:
::Glances at the chronometer and looks out the window at the massive Mayollan vessel...maybe they would help get an away team to the Halcyc border. Alara glances at the chronometer and stands up with a sigh.::

CNS_Azhure says:
::Moves up the steps.::

XO_Vekh says:
::walks to the Briefing Room::

Host CO_Rya says:
::Straightens her shoulders and takes a deep breath as she leaves the ready room and heads to the observation lounge...nodding to the crewmen whom she passes on her way there.::

OPS_Taylor says:
::Puts everything on a PADD and walks to the CTO::

CNS_Azhure says:
::Follows behind the first officer::

CSO_P`Rraos says:
::hands the station over to Adel:: SO: Coorrrdinate this inforrrmation with the team. Don't be afrrraid to contact me if anything happens. ::walks off to the briefing room::

CTO_Nimitz says:
OPS: Ready?

FCO_B`lee says:
::steps out of the turbolift and sees that most of the senior officers have already gone to the briefing room, looks for a place to put his chihuaha and sees every console is occuppied::

OPS_Taylor says:
CTO: Yup. Shall we?

FCO_B`lee says:
::glances at the Captain's chair and sees it is emtpy ... raises an eyebrow before setting his dog down on the Captain's seat and wrapping it's leash several times around the base of the chair:: Self: That should do for now...

CSO_P`Rraos says:
::takes a seat at the table in the briefing room::

FCO_B`lee says:
Bridge Crew: Could you all watch my dog while I'm in this briefing ... it'll just be a few minutes, I'm sure the Captain won't mind. ::hurries off towards the briefing room::

Host CO_Rya says:
::Walks into the room and takes her seat.::

XO_Vekh says:
<Bridge crew> ::looks at B'lee askanse::

CTO_Nimitz says:
::heads to the Obs room:: OPS: Let's go.

OPS_Taylor says:
::Walks into the briefing room::

XO_Vekh says:
::enters the Briefing Room and takes his seat::

CNS_Azhure says:
::Takes her seat at the table, waiting for everyone to be seated.::

FCO_B`lee says:
::hurries into the briefing room and is the last person to arrive ... hurriedly takes his seat:: CO: Sorry Captain ... I had a ... err, canine related emergency.

TO_KTracht says:
::having been woke up for a meeting about the Halcyc, only now does he reach the briefing room::

Host CO_Rya says:
::Looks more closely at the pilot's face:: FCO: Is everything under control now Lieutenant?

FCO_B`lee says:
::nods:: CO: Oh yes ... a few passes of the dermal regenerator and I'm good as new. ::jingles his earring in his pocket::

CTO_Nimitz says:
::finds an empty seat and takes it::

Host CO_Rya says:
FCO: And the canine?

CNS_Azhure says:
::Looks at the FCO's ear with curiosity.::

FCO_B`lee says:
::thinks about what he should tell the Captain:: CO: Umm ... the canine is ... resting comfortably.

OPS_Taylor says:
::takes a seat::

TO_KTracht says:
::takes a seat, silently::

Host CO_Rya says:
::Nods:: All: You've all read the report. Lt. Taylor and Lt. Nimitz, please brief us on the Halcyc Alliance.

Host Adm_Edwards says:
<Crewman Daniels> ::brings in drinks for everyone, then silently walks out through a bulkh-- err, the doorway::

XO_Vekh says:
::decides not to pursue further the subject of the FCO's 'canine' emergency, shivering at the possibilities::

CSO_P`Rraos says:
::sits up in his seat listening intentively to the briefing::

OPS_Taylor says:
::Stands up and heads to the front of the room, sniffing the air:: Self: Is there a dog here?

FCO_B`lee says:
::interrupts Taylor:: OPS: Oh, I'm sure it's just his fur on my uniform is all... I didn't have a chance to change.

Host CO_Rya says:
::Clears her throat::

Host CO_Rya says:
OPS/CTO: Your briefing...

XO_Vekh says:
::supresses a chuckle at the Captain impatience::

FCO_B`lee says:
::sits quietly and idly rubs his ear, feeling funny not wearing his earring::

CTO_Nimitz says:
::leaves his PADD aside and directs to the officers:: All: Starfleet mad contact with Halcyc Alliance approximately four or five years ago, in the Gamma Quadrant.

CTO_Nimitz says:
Their technology is decades beyond our own. Before Europa's encountering with them, information regarding the Halcyc was restricted. In return, the Halcyc would provide us with detailed military information on the Dominion, with whom they were at war with.

Host CO_Rya says:
::Smiles slightly at Drayan::

FCO_B`lee says:
::smiles slightly at the Captain::

CTO_Nimitz says:
::makes a pause and goes on:: All: After the incident with Europa they have decided not to remain hidden any longer. However the Halcyc wants no further contact with the Federation. Some information, such as tactical data, the level of technology they are at, and their culture are still classified level 7 and above only.

XO_Vekh says:
::wonders why the FCO is smiling at the Captain::

Host CO_Rya says:
::Is listening to the briefing and doesn't notice or care about the smile::

FCO_B`lee says:
::wonders why the Captian is smiling at the XO::

CTO_Nimitz says:
All: You probably are wondering what happened between the Europa and the Halcyc... ::looks at Taylor:: OPS: Lt..

XO_Vekh says:
::wonders what's so funny that everyone is smiling:: Sefl: stress-related tension, I guess

FCO_B`lee says:
::thinks it's a good thing folks are smiling, with a such a stressful situation in front of them::

FCO_B`lee says:
::in fact, wonders if this is such a stressful situation that he should reinstate his long lost whoopie cushion::

XO_Vekh says:
::briefing gets interesting by the minute... chuckles::

OPS_Taylor says:
FCO: Oh, ok. ::Heads back up to the board:: All: The Halcyc When we encountered them in Boiva 2 they had single pilot ships, powered by a ion engine approx, 9.8 meters in length, with a crystal tip and two manuevering thrusters, with 2 weapons.   The Halcyc are approx. 6 feet in height they carry a shaft which is thier primary weapon of choice.

FCO_B`lee says:
::looks at Taylor oddly wondering when he asked him anything::

OPS_Taylor says:
::Taps the Console upfront to show the ship and drawn figures::

FCO_B`lee says:
::thinks the drawn figures are pretty cool looking::

OPS_Taylor says:
ALL: We speculate they use a Pyramid as a power source and as a source of power.

CSO_P`Rraos says:
::studies the images, trying to commit them to memory::

FCO_B`lee says:
::wonders how a Halcyc flies a ship if they are only a little more than an inch tall according to the drawings::

Host CO_Rya says:
::Having studied the images when they were in the Gamma quadrant, Alara only gives them a cursory glance.:: OPS/CTO: Do either of you have anything else to add?

OPS_Taylor says:
CO: No, Sir.

Host CO_Rya says:
::Nods:: OPS/CTO: Thank you both for your reports.

FCO_B`lee says:
::holds his hand up till it completely blocks one of the drawings:: All: Little fella's aren't they.,..

CTO_Nimitz says:
CO: More specific information can be found in logs if needed, sir.

TO_KTracht says:
::speaks up:: Co : I do ma'am..

OPS_Taylor says:
::Goes and sits::

Host CO_Rya says:
::Shakes her head in agreement with Luc.:: CTO: Thank you Lt. Nimitz. Lt K'Tracht?

TO_KTracht says:
CO : Well.. Their justice system is very strange.. SO i would approach any Halcyc instalation with caution, to avoid another mishap like the first time we encontered them...

TO_KTracht says:
CO : Second... They are very tough hand to hand fighters.. So if you want to engage them, it is best to do it from afar...

XO_Vekh says:
TO: What were those circumstances, Lt.?

Host CO_Rya says:
::Nods her head in agreement with what he is saying and makes a mental note that K'Tracht should be included on any away team that is sent to make contact with the Halcyc if the Europa doesn't go.::

TO_KTracht says:
CO : Third.. Though a single of their fighters is no match for the Europa, one or two wings could outgun us easily... And they seem to be able to call for re-inforcements very quickly through some beam they have in all their installations..

CNS_Azhure says:
::Has no desire to fight someone almost twice her height.::

TO_KTracht says:
::turns to the XO:: XO : Well, we where ordered to investigate one of their installations.. Only it was abandoned..

TO_KTracht says:
Or so we thought...

TO_KTracht says:
XO : They came through that beam i was telling you about, and seized our away team..

TO_KTracht says:
XO :We managed to get them out, but we where pursued...

TO_KTracht says:
XO : They wanted to judge our people for trespassing...

FCO_B`lee says:
::hopes his dog hasn't had an accident on the Captain's chair::

TO_KTracht says:
XO : And they warned us that the only penalty in their justice system was death..

TO_KTracht says:
XO : We where forced to allow the trial..

MO_Payne says:
::consults the FCO's chart in sickbay and frowns::

Host Adm_Edwards says:
ACTION: B'lee's dog has NOT had an accident on the CO's chair. But it has fallen asleep, with the vibrate function on.

TO_KTracht says:
XO : And our crewmembers where found guilty... But instead of the death penalty, they convicted them to a memory wipe..

MO_Payne says:
::is most certain that he will have an allergic reaction to rabies vaccine so he grabs his medkit and exits sickbay::

XO_Vekh says:
::half raises an eyebrow:: TO: and the sentence was carried out?

TO_KTracht says:
XO : We protested to the measure, and the Halcyc finally redrew their request for that sentence..

TO_KTracht says:
We where let go..

TO_KTracht says:
XO : We have had other ecnounters with the Halcyc after that, but that was the most important one.

XO_Vekh says:
TO: Thank you, Lieutenant

TO_KTracht says:
::nods:: XO :Welcome, sir..

Host CO_Rya says:
TO: Thank you Lt. K'Tracht. ::Has made up her mind on some issues.:: XO/CNS/CTO: Commanders Vekh, Azhure and Lt. Nimtiz, please stay behind.

Host CO_Rya says:
Everyone else: The rest of you are dismissed.

CSO_P`Rraos says:
::pulls out a padd and makes a memo to check the Halcyc files for a deeper viewing of the information::

OPS_Taylor says:
::Walks out::

FCO_B`lee says:
::gets up from his chair and hurries back out to the bridge to get his dog before anyone see's him::

TO_KTracht says:
::gets up, and turns to B'Lee:: FCO : This is what they dragged me out of bed for? ::shakes head::

FCO_B`lee says:
::waves K'Tracht off and hurries by him::

Host Adm_Edwards says:
<<< Pause Europa Mission, Stardate 10206.09, 21:15 Eastern >>>

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