Host SM_Darlene says:
Prelude: Last time on ACTD Kootenai Station…

Four Kezlarite vessels intercepted the San Carlo and demanded that the Away Team be removed from the freighter for their own safety.

The away team returned to the San Carlo after downloading the freighter's logs only to find that they had been contaminated with a byproduct of the explosive materials manufactured aboard the freighter.

The Kezlarites beamed over an antidote to the contaminate and after administering the medication all the Away Team members have been released back to duty in good condition except for a few bald spots.

The San Carlo is being escorted to the Kezlarian home world where they will meet with the Governor.

Time Lapse: 30 minutes

Cast of Characters

Brian Wachendorf as CO Captain P’Dar Kerst
Gary Cole as CMO Lieutenant Commander Sovok
Kytra Seliquini as CTO Lieutenant Bao’tzhu Shengming Rr’Vellan
Steve Seliquini as OPS Lieutenant Rick Spicer
Pablo Delsoglio as FCO Commander Satok Marek
Juanita Wilson as CNS Lieutenant Alana Torez

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as 

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Host CO_Kerst says:
::Stands:: FCO/OPS/CTO: Please join me in my Ready Room.

FCO_Marek says:
::Makes minor corrections to the flight course, following the escort to the Kezlarian home world::  CO: Aye, Sir!

OPS_Spicer says:
::Taps his console a couple of times and nods:: CO: Aye, Sir. ::Gets up and heads to the Captain's Ready Room::

Host CO_Kerst says:
::Without waiting for a response he heads towards his Ready Room::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Sighs and nods, beginning to walk to the Ready Room, trying to cover her bald spots with her uniform::

FCO_Marek says:
::Nods to the relief officer, Lieutenant Klein and then follows the Captain::

Host CO_Kerst says:
::Enters his Ready Room, stands near his desk, looks around and wishes for his big office back on Kootenai Station::

FCO_Marek says:
::Enters the small Ready Room and stands in front of the Captain then nods to him:: CO: Sir.

Host CO_Kerst says:
::Nods to Marek::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Walks in and salutes:: CO: Sirrr.

Host CO_Kerst says:
::Nods to Bao::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Moves to the side to stand next to the FCO::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Waits for the CO to begin::

Host CO_Kerst says:
ALL: This isn't quite how I wanted to do this, but recent events have shown that I can't wait any longer.

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: Mister Spicer!

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Yes, Sir?

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: It is my duty and honor to hereby bestow upon you the office of Second Officer with all the rights and privileges of that station.

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: Congratulations.  ::Extends his hand::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Shakes the CO's hand:: CO: Thank you, Sir, I will not disappoint you.

FCO_Marek says:
OPS: Congratulations, Lieutenant.  ::Nods::

OPS_Spicer says:
FCO: Thank you, Sir.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Hears cheery noises coming from the Ready Room and raises his furry eyebrow::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
OPS: Congrrrats, Rrrrick.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Smiles at Bao:: CTO: Thank you.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Thinks: This is not the time for celebrating!  Turns his attention back to the tactical scans::

Host CO_Kerst says:
FCO: Mister Marek!

FCO_Marek says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: CO: Sir.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Twitches her tail slowly::

Host CO_Kerst says:
FCO: It is my duty and honor to bestow upon you the position of Executive Office of Kootenai Station with all the rights and privileges thereof.  ::Extends his and:: Congratulations, Number One!  ::Smiles::

OPS_Spicer says:
FCO: Congratulations, Sir.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
FCO: Congrrrats, Sirrr.

FCO_Marek says:
CO: Sir, I'm honored. ::Raises an eyebrow:: Thank you, thank you indeed.

Host CO_Kerst says:
XO: Sorry there's not a seat for you on the Bridge but there's a pretty comfy one waiting for you back at the station.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Polite chuckling::

FCO_Marek says:
::Shakes the Captain's hand:: CO: That would certainly be a problem, Sir.  ::Smiles::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Smiles::

Host CO_Kerst says:
ALL: Okay, I wanted to wait until we'd cleared up this mess, but resent events have shown me that we need a clear chain of command should something happen to me.  Now that we have it I feel much better.  Now, let’s go catch the bad guys!

Host TO_Bailey says:
*CO*: Sir, we're approaching Kezlaria....I think you better come back to the Bridge, Sir.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Nods to the CO and XO and turns for the door::

Host CO_Kerst says:
XO: I still need you to fly this thing, though.  ::Leaves the Ready Room for the Bridge::

XO_Marek says:
CO: Aye, Sir, I will do my best.  ::Rushes to his station::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Kezlarite escort comes to a stop just outside a huge mine field.

Host Cmdr_Ort says:
@::Hails the San Carlo::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Returns to the Bridge and takes the OPS station::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Walks to where Bailey is standing:: TO: Rrreporrrt Bailey.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Scans:: CO: Sir, there is a minefield dead ahead.

Host TO_Bailey says:
CTO: We’re approaching Kezlaria.

Host CO_Kerst says:
XO: All stop!

OPS_Spicer says:
::His panel blinks:: CO: Sir, we are receiving a hail from Commander Ort.  Shall I put him onscreen?

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: Yes, on screen.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Activates the viewscreen::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The familiar face of Commander Ort appears on the viewscreen.

XO_Marek says:
::Reduces speed and stops the ship:: CO: Full stop in 1.5 seconds.  Done.

Host CO_Kerst says:
COM: Commander Ort: Commander Ort….

XO_Marek says:
::Brings up some pre-planned evasive maneuvers just in case::

Host Cmdr_Ort says:
@COM: San Carlo: CO: We are waiting for our security to deactivate the mines in the corridor, Captain.  When they have deactivated the mines, please have your pilot stay close behind us as the mines will reactivate once the escort has passed.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Looks up at the view screen::

Host CO_Kerst says:
COM: Commander Ort: Understood, Commander.

Host Cmdr_Ort says:
@COM: San Carlo: CO: Do not deviate from the flight path.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Continues to scan the mines and verify that they become deactivated::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Two rows of mines deactivate creating a small corridor towards the planet.

XO_Marek says:
::Whispers to the CO:: CO: A minefield, too many precautions for a religious and peaceful people, don't you think, Sir?

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: They are deactivating as promised, Sir.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Three of the four Kezlarite vessels enter the corridor.

Host CO_Kerst says:
XO: I agree.  Take us in easy, it wouldn't look good for the XO to have to paint the ship. ::Smiles::

Host Cmdr_Ort says:
@COM: San Carlo: CO: Follow the ships, Captain.  Ort, out.

Host CO_Kerst says:
CTO: Stay frosty, I don't want to get caught in an ambush!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The viewscreen returns back to normal viewing.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Tilts her head:: CO: Frrrosty, Sirrr?

XO_Marek says:
CO: Aye, Sir. ::Traces the course and engages it:: Following the ships at 2000 meters, Sir.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Closes his end of the COM::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The fourth Kezlarite vessel enters the corridor following the San Carlo.  As it passes each pair of mines the mines reactivate.

XO_Marek says:
::His fingers are ready to tap the "activate evasive maneuvers" button::

Host CO_Kerst says:
CTO: “Frosty” is an old Terran Slang.  It means to stay alert.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: I see, Sirrr.

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: They are reactivating the mines behind the last ship, Sir.  Seems we are committed to this course, no turning back now. I don't feel all that sure of their intentions.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The escort and the San Carlo pass through the corridor without incident.  When they reach the end the escort stops just above the atmosphere of the planet.

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: I'm not either.

OPS_Spicer says:
CO/XO: Now that we are here, I hope we don't have to beat a hasty retreat through that active minefield.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Breathes a sigh of relief::

XO_Marek says:
CO: We just cleared the minefield, Sir. The escort ships are engaging orbit around the planet.

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: It's Ort again.  Putting him on screen. ::Activates the view screen::

Host CO_Kerst says:
ALL: right people, we'll maintain yellow alert, and we'll trust no one, no one, until they have proven they can be trusted, understood?

XO_Marek says:
OPS: I think the same, Lieutenant.

Host Cmdr_Ort says:
@COM: San Carlo: CO: You will land your ship on the landing grid.  An escort from the Governor's office will take you to his office.  I am sending you the coordinates now.  ::Taps the console sending the coordinates to the San Carlo::

Host CO_Kerst says:
COM: Commander Ort: Understood.

Host Cmdr_Ort says:
@COM: San Carlo: CO: Good luck, Captain.

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: I have the coordinates.  Passing them now. ::Sends coordinates to the helm::

Host CO_Kerst says:
XO: Okay, Marek, land this ship.

Host CO_Kerst says:
ALL: Blue alert!

XO_Marek says:
XO: Got them.  ::Engaging course::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Activates blue alert::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The San Carlo enters the upper atmosphere on its descent trajectory.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Holds onto her console::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The ship begins to vibrate but all systems are functioning normally.

XO_Marek says:
ALL: Clearing the ionosphere now.... 2.3 minutes to atmosphere.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Adjusts his stance like he's riding a surfboard::

Host CO_Kerst says:
XO: It's a little bumpy, Number One.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Scans the planet's atmospheric conditions and makeup::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Glances at Bailey and grins::

XO_Marek says:
All: Sorry for the bumpy ride. ::Tries to compensate the dampening::

Host CO_Kerst says:
XO: By the way, have you ever landed a Defiant class vessel before?

XO_Marek says:
CO: I think this will make our descent easier.  ::Activates the compensating devices::

XO_Marek says:
CO: 23 times... during my recent flight retraining...in a holodeck simulation... 22 successful landings... don't ask about the 23rd.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The San Carlo breaks the lower atmosphere and approaches the landing grid coordinates, all systems functioning normally.

XO_Marek says:
All:: Reaching the lower atmosphere... 25 seconds to landing grid.

Host CO_Kerst says:
XO: 22 out of 23, in the simulator? Oh my....

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: All atmospheric parameters within Sol normal, Sir.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Taps her claws on the console::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Grips the tactical console for support::

XO_Marek says:
CO: Approaching the landing grid.  Stabilizing the ship’s speed.  Engaging final landing maneuver in 3,2,1.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Smiles with full confidence in the XO's ability::

XO_Marek says:
All: Extending landing struts.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The San Carlo hits the landing grid with a giant "thud" throwing the crew to the deck.  The Kezlarite escorts run for cover.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Is thrown backwards into the bulkhead::

XO_Marek says:
::His nose hits the console::  All: Engaging braking thrusters now.  So far so good.  Ready, Sir... My successful twenty-fourth Defiant Class landing.

Host CO_Kerst says:
::Nearly falls out of his chair with the final thud::  OPS: Damage!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Falls to the floor::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Falls to the floor::

XO_Marek says:
CO: All right... a little bumpy but we all are in one piece, are we not? ::Raises an eyebrow::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Growls as he gets up::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Gets to his seat:: CO: Checking...... ::Checks his console:: Minor damage to the landing struts but nothing serious, Sir.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Gets to her feet, rubbing her sore elbow::

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: No casualties reported other than minor bruising.

Host CO_Kerst says:
XO: Lucky for you you’re not the FCO anymore!

Host CO_Kerst says:
ALL: Alright, secure from landing, but keep this ship ready to launch.

XO_Marek says:
::Rubs his nose:: All: Disengaging ship’s engines now... landing maneuver complete.  You may express your complaints freely.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Kezlarite escorts peek out from behind the pillars.

Host CO_Kerst says:
ALL: Okay, I guess it's time I meet with the Governor.  Bailey, you’re with me, the rest of you stay here for now and be ready for trouble.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Seeing that the engines have been shut down (finally) the Kezlarite escort’s gingerly walk towards the San Carlo.

XO_Marek says:
CO: Be careful, Sir.

Host CO_Kerst says:
XO: I will be.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Hands Bailey her favorite phaser:: TO: Good luck, Bailey.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Nods his big head and walks towards the hatch, checking his phaser setting::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Secures the ship from blue alert::

Host CO_Kerst says:
CTO: How many escorts are out there?

XO_Marek says:
CO: I recommend setting your COM badge to transmit in a secured frequency, Sir.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Scans:: I read four, Sirrr.

Host CO_Kerst says:
::Thinks: Hmm..only four?  Need to make a good impression::

Host CO_Kerst says:
ALL: Okay, change of plan, we'll all go.  Spicer, issue side arms!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Kezlarite escorts line up in the traditional military fashion to greet their guests.

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Aye, Sir. ::Opens the weapons locker and issues a phaser to those that aren't carrying one then attaches one to his belt::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Raises his furry eyebrow at the indecisive CO and waits by the hatch::

XO_Marek says:
::Grabs the phaser and checks the power cell then attaches it to the holster::

Host CO_Kerst says:
ALL: Okay, let’s go out and meet our escorts.  ::Waits by the hatch for the others to go first, as is protocol::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Takes a phaser and checks it, then slides it into the holster and heads for the hatch::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Hits the control to open the hatch::

XO_Marek says:
::Straightens his uniform::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The hatch opens and the Kezlarites come to attention.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Exits the ship and walks down the ramp::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Takes his place in line::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Walks next to Bailey::

XO_Marek says:
::Exits the ship and walks next to the rest of the officers with a serious expression in his face::

Host Kezlarian Escort says:
::Smiles:: All: Welcome to Kezlaria!   ::Opens his arms in a gesture of friendship::

Host CO_Kerst says:
::Follows behind after the rest of the crew::

Host CO_Kerst says:
Kezlarian Escort: Thank you, I just wish the purpose of our visit was less dire.

XO_Marek says:
::Stares at the one who looks like the leader of the escort team::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Tilts her head and looks around the landing area, twitching her tail slowly::

Host Kezlarian Escort says:
All: I am Administrator Ork and these are my assistants.  ::Motions to the other three escorts:: We are pleased to see members of the Federation visit our beautiful city.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The crew stand on the landing grid being greeted by the Kezlarians.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Looks around the area and smiles at Administrator Ork::

Host CO_Kerst says:
Ork: Thank you.  I believe we're going to see the Governor now?

Host Administrator Ork says:
CO: Yes, yes, please forgive me, we get so few Federation visitors.  Please follow me.  ::Walks alongside the CO::

Host CO_Kerst says:
Ork: I suppose you've heard about the events that have brought us here?

OPS_Spicer says:
::Walks along side one of the Administrator's assistants::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Walks alongside Bailey, her paw resting on her phaser::

Host Administrator Ork says:
CO: Yes, the Governor is anxious to meet with you.  Such a terrible thing….  ::Shakes his head::  All: I hope your stay with us will be joyful!

Host CO_Kerst says:
Ork: Yes, most tragic.  We're anxious to see the perpetrators brought to justice.

Host Administrator Ork says:
CO: The governor is waiting.  Please....::Hurries his steps::

Host SM_Darlene says:
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