USS Europa - NCC-65040
Stardate 10302.02

Special foreword by Mike Stannard, Europa Ship Manager:

On the morning of Saturday, February 1st, 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia entered Earth's atmosphere in preparation for a landing at Kennedy Space Center in Flordia. Sixteen minutes before touchdown, radio contact with Columbia was lost, and the shuttle subsequently broke apart over the southern United States.

Tonight's Europa mission is dedicated to the memory of those seven brave astronauts who boldly went where few have gone before. They left Earth's gravity as explorers, and returned as heroes. We will always remember them, for they helped carve the path to future endeavors into space.

To the crew of the space shuttle Columbia, STS-107, we thank and salute you:
•	Rick D. Husband, Commander
•	William C. McCool, Pilot
•	Michael P. Anderson, Payload Commander
•	David M. Brown, Mission Specialist
•	Kalpana Chawla, Mission Specialist
•	Laurel Clark, Mission Specialist
•	Ilan Ramon, Payload Specialist

Let us also not forget the seven crew members of the shuttle Challenger, who died 63 seconds after taking off on January 28th, 1986. Listed below is the crew of STS 51-L.

•	Dick Scobee, Commander
•	Michael Smith, Pilot
•	Ronald McNair, Mission Specialist
•	Ellison Onizuka, Mission Specialist
•	Christa McAuliffe, Payload Specialist
•	Gregory Jarvis, Payload Specialist
•	Judith Resnik, Mission Specialist

Host Thomas_Reilly says:
<<< Resume Europa Mission, Stardate 10302.02, 20:06 Eastern >>>

FCO_KTracht says:
::standing on the bridge, awaiting the return of the command staff::

ACMO_Doylan says:
::sighs:: Keely:....I don't see why I have to go though. I mean, I do....but I really don't want to. ::is said in a low-level voice, even if they are in the TL::

CSO_P`Rraos says:
::sitting in the observation lounge, going over reports on his padd::

CTO_Nimitz says:
::on the bridge, waiting for the meeting to begin::

Keely_Calahan says:
::rolls her eyes:: ACMO: Dyani....you're going. Period. 

Host Thomas_Reilly says:
::on his way to the Observation Lounge, still being escorted by two security officers::

ACMO_Doylan says:
::crosses arms in a slight pout....even though she knows she has to::

CTO_Nimitz says:
Self: So, I'll finally meet the guy.

FCO_KTracht says:
::paces as he finds most of the officers already on the bridge::

Keely_Calahan says:
::gives Dyani a small push to exit the TL as the TL stops and the doors slide open::

Host XO_Kiefaire`zar says:
::standing in an empty turbolift off the bridge watching his chronometer::

ACMO_Doylan says:
::resists for moment before stepping out and pausing for Keely::

Host XO_Kiefaire`zar says:
::watches the seconds tick by holding his finger on the "hold doors" button::

Host Thomas_Reilly says:
::reaches the Bridge, and looks around at the various crewmembers::

FCO_KTracht says:
::goes over to the Tactical console:: CTO : DO you think we'll finally get to know what's going on?

Keely_Calahan says:
::exits behind Dyani and continues walking...though she makes sure Dyani is right beside her....::

CTO_Nimitz says:
FCO: who knows? maybe so, maybe not. Our XO seems to like the drama, having us wait for him. ::points at the console:: As you can see, he's behind that door, waiting in an empty turbolift.

FCO_KTracht says:
::looks at the cronometer:: CTO : Well.. Let's surprise him... Everyone...  To the Briefing room.. ::grins::

ACMO_Doylan says:
::sighs and follows Keely through the corridor, but pauses in front of the door to the lounge::

FCO_KTracht says:
::Starts walking to the Briefing room::

Keely_Calahan says:
::Raises an eyebrow at Dyani and gives her a gentle push to enter, despite protests...::

Host Thomas_Reilly says:
::sees a group of officers walking into a rear room, assumes that's either the head or the observation lounge...::

FCO_KTracht says:
::Watches as all the duty officers move passed the doors of the briefing room::

ACMO_Doylan says:
::quietly argues with Keely and resists....but once the doors open she puts a smile on her face and steps through, walking a bit intot he room::

Host Thomas_Reilly says:
::follows them::

Keely_Calahan says:
::shakes her head at Dyani and follows her into the room::

Host XO_Kiefaire`zar says:
::sees the time on his chronometer pass the time of the expected meeting and releases the door closure stepping out onto the bridge ... sees that their aren't any senior officers on the bridge and nods satisfactorily::

CSO_P`Rraos says:
::looks up and sees all the other officers assembling in the room. he goes back to reading his padd::

Host XO_Kiefaire`zar says:
::turns and strides into the briefing room:: All: Sorry I'm late, I just can't seem to keep track of the time today. ::heads to the replicator:: All: I trust everyone's found their favorite seats ... can I get anyone something to eat or trick? Fruit compote, perhaps?

FCO_KTracht says:
::Raises an eyebrow::

ACMO_Doylan says:
::raises an eyebrow at the smurf...er...XO....and slides into a chair a but uneasy...::

FCO_KTracht says:
::shrugs and takes a seat::

Keely_Calahan says:
::shoots Dyani a 'don't-you-dare' look and smiles slightly at the crew's reaction to the XO::

ACMO_Doylan says:
::smiles innocently and glances around:: XO: Actually, a glass of ice water would be nice....

FCO_KTracht says:
XO : Since you're offering.. Bloodwine..

Host Thomas_Reilly says:
::stands near the back, not requesting anything, nor taking a seat.. staying in what little shadows there are in this conference room::

CTO_Nimitz says:
FCO: Drinking during your shift...? ::grins::

CSO_P`Rraos says:
::looks up for a second:: XO: Nothing forrr me sirrrr. ::goes back to his reading::

Host XO_Kiefaire`zar says:
::gets himself a bolian tonic water:: All: Absolutely, Doc ... err ... Doylan. And a Bloodwine for K'Tracht. ::cracks a joke:: FCO: Now K'Tracht, I hope you're not driving after drinking that! ::grins as he gets the drinks and brings them to their owners::

FCO_KTracht says:
CTO : Synthehol... Of course..

FCO_KTracht says:
::eyes the XO:: XO : Excuse me sir.. You alright?

Host Thomas_Reilly says:
::wonders what wonderful drug the XO took overnight::

Host XO_Kiefaire`zar says:
::places the drink in front of K'Tracht and puts a little umbrella in it, the brings Doylan's ice water to her and sets it down:: CMO: Here you are Dyani. ::heads for his chair and slides down into it unscrewing the cap to his tonic water::

ACMO_Doylan says:
::hesitantly accepts the water, though looks at it for a moment before setting it on the table.....she narrows her eyes at the XO for a moment before she feels Keely's eyes on her::

Host Thomas_Reilly says:
::narrows his eyes at the XO, trying to pick up on any weird vibrations or sensations::

CTO_Nimitz says:
FCO: Bloodwine without real alcohol is just blood...yack...I hate it ::wonders where that klingon genes are::

FCO_KTracht says:
::shrugs, removes the umbrella and take a sip from his drink::

Keely_Calahan says:
::raises an eyebrow at the XO and glances at the FCO.....and his drink...hm.....then looks at Dyani.....::

Host XO_Kiefaire`zar says:
::slouches in his chair:: All: Now then ... we're here to be briefed by Mister Reilly who you all know has been asked to visit with us for a while by Starfleet Command. Reilly: Mister Reilly, the floor is yours ... and I hope you won't mind if the best crew in Starfleet has some quesitons for you when you are done.

ACMO_Doylan says:
::raises an eyebrow and gives a short snort at the XO's comment, then sips her water::

Host Thomas_Reilly says:
::steps forward::
XO Kiefaire'zar: Thank you Commander.
All: My name is Thomas Reilly, and all you really need to know about me right now is that I am under the employ of Starfleet Intelligence ::avoids making eye contact with Doylan as he says that::, and I've had a .. premonition.

ACMO_Doylan says:
::keeps her eyes glued to the tabletop, hands tightly laced together in her lap....jaw muscles tightened a bit::

CTO_Nimitz says:
::crosses his arms, listening with a little disbelief::

Keely_Calahan says:
::glances at DYani and then back to Reilly....hm..::

FCO_KTracht says:
::grumphs lightly::

Host Thomas_Reilly says:
All: In two weeks time - or less - this ship will come upon a mass disaster - my 'vision' indicated that the Europa imploded, with all hands lost.

Keely_Calahan says:
::raises both eyebrows to avoid rolling her eyes::

ACMO_Doylan says:
::closes her eyes...so that is why they balked at her request to come here....::

Host XO_Kiefaire`zar says:
::glances around the table to see how they are taking this news::

Host Thomas_Reilly says:
All: Basically, I'm here to prevent that from happening. My visions become more detailed as Zero Hour approaches, and I have very little information to give out right now.

CSO_P`Rraos says:
::sits impassive, listening::

Keely_Calahan says:
::looks at the XO, an unasked question in her eyes....'is he for real?' ::

Host Thomas_Reilly says:
All: For the most part, during these next two weeks I'll be staying out of your way, and staying to myself. If I get a vision, your Captain and First Officer will be the first ones to know.

ACMO_Doylan says:
::opens her eyes and slowly raises them to look at Reilly, somethings making sense now....::

Host XO_Kiefaire`zar says:
::smiles at Keely pleasantly::

Host Thomas_Reilly says:
::not sure if he should reveal the premonition about Kiefaire'zar..::

Keely_Calahan says:
::shifts her weight and looks back at Reilly....yeah, she thought so....::

Host XO_Kiefaire`zar says:
::nods:: All: Now then, I want to stress that Mister Reilly's premonitions should not go beyond the senior staff. This meeting is classified, should any of your staff question his presence ... simply explain that he is an observer sent by Starfleet to report on our efficiency. ::pauses to take a sip of his tonic water:: 

Host XO_Kiefaire`zar says:
Reilly: I believe you had more, Mister Reilly.... ?

ACMO_Doylan says:
::bites her tongue....literally.....and on purpose....::

FCO_KTracht says:
::shifts in his seat, but stays silent::

Host Thomas_Reilly says:
::looks at the XO - well that answers that question::
All: Another vision I had, possibly related, was the death of Commander Kiefaire'zar, which occurs before the destruction of the Europa. Doctor Doylan calls time of death as.. seventeen-hundred thirty-one hours. Stardate still uncertain.

Host XO_Kiefaire`zar says:
::motions for the senior staff to speak up, they aren't here to just look pretty:: All: Now, did anyone have any questions?

ACMO_Doylan says:
::eye twitches::

Host XO_Kiefaire`zar says:
::looks around the room:: CSO: Mister P'Rraos ... any questions from the science department?

ACMO_Doylan says:
::makes eye contact with Reilly:: Reilly: Anything more specific you can give me as to cause of death?

ACMO_Doylan says:
::doesn't glance at the XO as he speaks as she does...merely watches Reilly::

CSO_P`Rraos says:
::taps his padd on the table:: XO: Not at this time sirrr. I will have to do some rrresearrch beforrre I can come up with anything perrrtinant to ask.

CTO_Nimitz says:
::eyes XO meaning he has a question for Reilly::

FCO_KTracht says:
::decides he can't stay quiet:: XO : Sir.. With all due respect.. Why are you even listening to a quack like this?

Host Thomas_Reilly says:
All: Only additional information I have right now is that he had several stab wounds, which were very clean - almost surgical in nature.

Host Thomas_Reilly says:
::hides his smirk from the pompous Klingon::

Keely_Calahan says:
::raises both eyebrows......first at the description of the wounds.....if she coudl see what he did, she might be able to provide more information on the wounds.....::

FCO_KTracht says:
::raises an eyebrow, realizing the cause of the extra security measures... but.. they can't be believing this guy, can they?

Host XO_Kiefaire`zar says:
FCO: Because I am ... and you ... are being odered to.

ACMO_Doylan says:
::glances at Keely, knowing what she is thinking...she shrugs slightly::

CTO_Nimitz says:
Reilly: You mentioned an "implosion": Could you explain what do you mean by that?

Keely_Calahan says:
::nods and laces her fingers together, leaning back in the chair::

Host XO_Kiefaire`zar says:
CTO: Mister Nimitz ... go ahead.

FCO_KTracht says:
::grunts in reply::

Host Thomas_Reilly says:
All: 'Implosion' is the best word I could use to describe. It appeared to be an explosion that began from the inside of the ship - but whether by design, failure, or conflict with the ship, it imploded - basically its mass was drawn inward. ::considers:: Almost like a blackhole.

Host XO_Kiefaire`zar says:
Reilly: Your 'vision' of the implosion did not include any weapons fire or other signs that would indicate we were at odds with another vessel I presume?

Host Thomas_Reilly says:
XO/All: No sir, but the vision ocurred at an increased rate of time - if there was another ship, I was not made aware of one in my vision. At least not yet.

Host XO_Kiefaire`zar says:
Reilly: Can you describe the foreground of your vision? Were you hovering in space ... or perhaps looking through the porthole of a escape pod?

ACMO_Doylan says:
::leans forward, listening to the conversation::

FCO_KTracht says:
::shakes his head, not believing this whole conversation:

Host Thomas_Reilly says:
XO/All: I was in a first-person viewing angle, on the Bridge, behind the tactical station. There was an officer obstructing my view of the tactical console.. Lieutenant Nimitz I think.

Keely_Calahan says:
::tilts her head, a bit irritated that they were called from sickbay for this...but...::

Host XO_Kiefaire`zar says:
Reilly: You viewed an implosion of this vessel from the inside? ::wonders how he knew it was an implosion then::

CSO_P`Rraos says:
::takes notes on his padd::

Host Thomas_Reilly says:
XO/All: As the implosion occurred, my viewing angle changed, and I then viewed the implosion from the exterior of the ship. It appeared to be spread evenly throughout the ship, not localized in any one area.

Host XO_Kiefaire`zar says:
::nods:: Reilly: Very well... CTO: Mister Nimitz, please issue Mister Reilly a communications badge and allow him access to all level 2 areas of the ship ... level 1 areas will remain off-limits unless accompanied by a member of the senior crew. ::turns to K'Tracht:: FCO: Please familiarize Mister Reilly with what the inside of an escape pod looks like...

Host XO_Kiefaire`zar says:
Reilly: ...just in case.

Host Thomas_Reilly says:
XO: Rightt...

FCO_KTracht says:
XO : Sir....

ACMO_Doylan says:
::looks at the XO with a slightly tilted head, then back to Reilly, the the FCO...then....at her water....::

Host XO_Kiefaire`zar says:
::finishes off his water:: All: All right ... you're dismissed and again, this meeting is classified.

Host Thomas_Reilly says:
::wonders if he's due for another physical yet::

Host XO_Kiefaire`zar says:
::rises from his chair and polices his work station heading for matter reclimator with his empty bottle::

FCO_KTracht says:
::goes to the XO and whispers:: XO : Sir.. Could you please assign someone else... I am not... Confortable with this... with Mr. Reilly..

CSO_P`Rraos says:
::stands and heads for the door, going over his notes from the briefing and beginning to form some questions::

Host XO_Kiefaire`zar says:
::smiles at K'Tracht and pats him on the back:: FCO: Exactly why I am assigning you, K'Tracht .... he's not comfortable with it either.

ACMO_Doylan says:
::clears her throat slightly and looks at Reilly, with a raised eyebrow....excuse....excuse...::

ACMO_Doylan says:
::looks at Keely::

FCO_KTracht says:
::grumphs:: XO : Very well...

FCO_KTracht says:
::goes over to Mr. Reilly:: Rielly : If you'll accopmany me, sir...

Keely_Calahan says:
::looks at the XO:: XO: Sir, I'd like Reilly to come to sickbay and view injury diagrams...perhaps identify the type of injury he....saw...on..you. ::smiles sweetly...which does not fit her...it is almost sarcastic, but not quite...::

ACMO_Doylan says:
::looks back at Reilly, then the XO::

Host XO_Kiefaire`zar says:
::heads out onto the bridge:: CSO: Speak with the Ship's Engineer ... make sure things are up to snuff and we have no structural reason to suddenly implode please, Mister P'Rraos.

ACMO_Doylan says:
XO: I highly reccomend....::growls slightly at the XO, who leaves::

Host XO_Kiefaire`zar says:
CMO: He's all yours...

Keely_Calahan says:
::nods to the XO, then turns to face him and DYani::

Host Thomas_Reilly says:
K'Tracht: The 'sir' won't be necessary Lieutenant.. ::follows him:: I'm just an observer.

ACMO_Doylan says:
::looks at Reilly:: Reilly: I believe a detour to sickbay would be best....::pauses::

FCO_KTracht says:
::moves to the bridge, then heads to the back of the bridge, where the closest access to an escape pod is..::

Keely_Calahan says:
::follows them:: FCO/Reilly: THe sooner we know the injuries, the sooner we can determine how to prevent it.

FCO_KTracht says:
::looks with a smile towards the CMO::

Host XO_Kiefaire`zar says:
::takes the center chair on the bridge and begins going over command reports on today's duty shifts::

ACMO_Doylan says:
::follows Keely with a sigh::

Keely_Calahan says:
::raises an eyebrow at the FCO, avoiding a smirk::

CTO_Nimitz says:
::heads to his office to get Mr Reilly a badge, and two tracking devices to sneak in his clothes::

Host Thomas_Reilly says:
All: Well I'm a popular guy aren't I? I'll do my best to help..

ACMO_Doylan says:
::smirks::

FCO_KTracht says:
::grins wide:: CMO, Keely : By all means.. Take him..

Host XO_Kiefaire`zar says:
::sees they are schedule to continue there current patrol for some time::

Keely_Calahan says:
::smirks at the FCO and gives his shoulder a pat:: FCO: How generous of you, KTracht....

ACMO_Doylan says:
::nods to Reilly and walks to the TL::

Keely_Calahan says:
::gives the FCO a 'i-don't-like-this' look....and then follows Dyani into the TL::

Host Thomas_Reilly says:
::follows::

FCO_KTracht says:
::whistles, and retuns to the CONN::

CSO_P`Rraos says:
::goes to SCI I and links with engineering to begin the inspection::

Host Thomas_Reilly says:
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