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

The USS San Carlo returned to Kootenai Station from their assignment in the Trandarus Sector without incident.  All injured and infected personnel were immediately transported to the station infirmary and the prisoners to the station brig.

Kootenai's new Chief Engineer Ensign Adun reported to the Ready Room and has completed his orientation with Admiral Mitchell.

Captain Marek now recovered from his bout with the Florox virus along with Commander Spicer have reported to the Ready Room as ordered by Admiral Mitchell.

The senior staff and the rest of the surviving San Carlo crew are busy getting their departments in order and securing the San Carlo in the docking bay.

Time lapse: 5 minutes…

Cast of Characters

Pablo Delsoglio as CO Captain Satok Marek
Steve Seliquini as XO Commander Rick Spicer
Gary Cole as CMO Commander Sovok
Kytra Seliquini as CTO Commander Bao’tzhu Shengming Rr’Vellan
William Beeler as CEO Ensign Tydus Adun

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as Admiral Valar Mitchell and TO Lieutenant Bailey
NPC-Lynda Anderson as EO Running Horse

Host SM_Darlene says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Kootenai Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Sitting in the Captain's Ready Room staring at Captain Marek and Commander Spicer trying to hold her composure::

CEO_Adun says:
::In Main Engineering sitting in his office::

CO_Marek says:
::stares at the Admiral with a classical Vulcan unexpressive face::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::walks down the hallway to her quarters::

XO_Spicer says:
::Shifts uncomfortably in his chair::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Drums her fingers on the desk then picks up a PADD and looks at it.  Turns back to the CO and XO:: CO/XO: Would you care to explain how you ended up with....::Looks at the PADD again:: 37 injured, several seriously and 17 infected crewmembers?

XO_Spicer says:
::Looks at the CO then back at the Admiral:: Admiral: Well, you see, it's like this. We had this plan see, and um...

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Drops the PADD on the desk in front of the CO and XO::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Leans back in the chair and raises an eyebrow at the XO::

CO_Marek says:
::clears his throat:: Admiral: To make a long story short... It has been the consequence of a chain reaction, caused by unfortunate decisions, my unfortunate decisions, Admiral.

CEO_Adun says:
EO: I've just received the damage report for the San Carlo, but I don't see to have any information on anything else. Are there any other repairs to be made to the other ships here, or station?

XO_Spicer says:
Admiral: We wanted to save the Federation and um..... well.... ::Looks at Captain Marek::

CO_Marek says:
Admiral: I think I overreacted to the circumstances, pursuing to accomplish our assigned mission.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::relieves her tired mother from babysitting duty and takes the little tykes out for a walk::

EO_Running_Horse says:
CEO: All the repairs are finished so far.  I am checking all systems for bugs.

EO_Running_Horse says:
CEO: I could use your help though.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Looks at the CO and raises an eyebrow:: CO: Over reacted?  You are a Vulcan, Satok, how is this possible?

CEO_Adun says:
EO: Good, good. I've been asked to personally oversee repairs to the San Carlo, so I'll take care of that. While I'm doing that, see what you can do about this theme park. Perhaps clear a space for it. Or at least find one.

XO_Spicer says:
Admiral: No, no. It is not the Captain's fault. If I hadn't tried to be a hero this would not have happened.

CEO_Adun says:
EO: I'm sorry, you do know about the theme park, right?

EO_Running_Horse says:
::looks at the CEO with a puzzled look:: CEO Sir?

XO_Spicer says:
Admiral: I guess I was having too much fun being the "Captain" of the defector ship.

CEO_Adun says:
EO: Yeah, my reaction, too. Apparently, we are going to be responsible for designing, building, running, and maintaining a theme park here on Kootenai Station.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Snaps her gaze at the XO:: XO: I am sure Captain Marek appreciates your willingness to share the blame, Commander, however he is the Captain and is responsible for the lives and actions of his crew.  Your actions will however be dealt with.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::pushes the stroller around the promenade on the way to the security office::

CO_Marek says:
XO: Please, Commander, do not try to do that now... ::raises an eyebrow:: You are a fine and loyal officer, but the only one to be blame here is me, not you.  And Admiral, I failed to follow logic.  Call me a fool, but I got taken in by the moment.

XO_Spicer says:
::Takes a deep breath then looking at both the Admiral and the Captain decides to hold his tongue and exhales slowly::

EO_Running_Horse says:
CEO: An amusement park here on the station????  What will they think of next????

CO_Marek says:
::appreciates the support from the XO::

CEO_Adun says:
EO: Be careful what you ask.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Sighs slightly then stands:: CO/XO: What am I going to do now?  Starfleet Command is not going to take this incident lightly.  You two have put me in a most awkward position.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Paces back and forth through sickbay... thinking about the events of recent times::

EO_Running_Horse says:
CEO: That is an understatement.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Clasps her hands behind her back and begins pacing::

CEO_Adun says:
EO: Yes it is. At any rate, for right now, it seems like we have three concerns. The first is maintaining the Station in its current state of functioning. I believe a third of the department can manage that for a while, do you agree?

EO_Running_Horse says:
CEO: Yes I concur.

XO_Spicer says:
Admiral: I can be the fall guy. I can muster out. I have asked Bao to marry me and she said yes. I have wanted to open a shop here on the station anyway.

CEO_Adun says:
EO: Very well. Then I'll take the remaining third to make repairs to the San Carlo.

CO_Marek says:
Admiral: I totally understand. However, I must add that desperate measures should be taken when a desperate situation arises... I do not try to justify my lack of judgment, but just to tell you the reason why I took such course of action, Admiral

CEO_Adun says:
<remaining == second >

CEO_Adun says:
EO: And you'll take the last third to start on this theme park of theirs. Sound like a plan?

EO_Running_Horse says:
CEO: Yes it does sound like a plan.

CEO_Adun says:
EO: Good. Anything else?

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Stops pacing then turns to face the CO and XO:: CO/XO: Once I have all the details of the mission and all the crew reports, I will make my report to Starfleet Command.  However, right now they do not know what has transpired.  For now, you will both return to duty.

EO_Running_Horse says:
CEO: All I want to know is who thought of this crazy plan????

CO_Marek says:
Admiral: Can I speak freely, Sir?

CEO_Adun says:
EO: As far as I can tell, the Admiral, as she's the one who told me. However, I highly doubt this.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Moves to the chair and sits down:: CO: Yes.  ::Leans forward with her hands resting on the desk::

EO_Running_Horse says:
CEO: I doubt that it was the Admirals idea.  I think someone else is behind this.

CEO_Adun says:
EO: Believable But I don't think that that is relevant now, as we'll know as soon as it's finished: They'll be the ones waiting at the door three days in advance.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::walks into the security office and sets the kids in their playpen as she goes over her reports::

EO_Running_Horse says:
CEO: True, very true.  Sir you have kids???

CO_Marek says:
Admiral: Thanks, Sir. When you read my report, Admiral, you will get to the conclusion that, despite the terrible consequences, I was forced to take made such decisions. However, you will also conclude, that I and exclusively not anyone else must be held responsible. As the Commanding Officer of this crew, I completely accept what Starfleet Command deems as an appropriate action.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Finally begins to realize that one of his patients has woken up... snaps out of his daze and begins to walk over and treat him::

CEO_Adun says:
EO: Not from this lifetime. You?

EO_Running_Horse says:
CEO: Not yet.

EO_Running_Horse says:
CEO: So then you are a joined Trill then.

CEO_Adun says:
EO: That might be both a blessing and a curse.

CEO_Adun says:
EO: Yes. I am this symbiont's second host.

CEO_Adun says:
EO: Raising kids in SF is difficult, but they are such a joy.

EO_Running_Horse says:
CEO: That is interesting.  Then it is a young symbiont.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Nods:: CO: No doubt, Captain.  You can be assured there will be disciplinary actions.

CO_Marek says:
::nods in agreement::

CEO_Adun says:
EO: Relatively. My last host was able to give it a nice long life: 102 years. So in comparison, yes, it is young.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Stands:: CO/XO: I take my leave.  The station is yours.  ::Walks towards the Ready Room doors::

XO_Spicer says:
CO: Captain, do not lightly give up your career. Admiral: And Admiral, you know as well as I do that sometimes the Commanding Officer isn't at fault or to blame. Otherwise, it would be you that is responsible for the actions of this crew. No?

CO_Marek says:
::stands and salutes the Admiral::

CEO_Adun says:
EO: To both myself and other symbionts.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Stops suddenly and turns to look at the XO:: XO: I am responsible for the actions of the crews of several stations in this sector, Commander. I assure you, I am well aware of my responsibilities.

CO_Marek says:
::raises an eyebrow to the XO and makes a gesture, like saying "Be careful!"::

XO_Spicer says:
Admiral: No insult was intended Admiral. I only wanted to illustrate that there are times when the commanding officer is not to blame for the actions of the crew.

XO_Spicer says:
Admiral: Or more appropriately is not accountable for those actions.

CEO_Adun says:
EO: Also, you wouldn't happen to know if we have a space Big Chair in the cargo bays somewhere? The San Carlo seems to be missing one.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Walks over to the XO:: XO: The commanding officer is always responsible for their crew, Commander, make no mistake.

CO_Marek says:
XO: Commander, I must disagree with you, although I respect your ideas, but the Admiral is totally right.

XO_Spicer says:
Admiral: If it were, then there would be no leadership at all. Every commanding officer would be relieved of duty because of their subordinates. But as you know, that is not the case.

EO_Running_Horse says:
::pulls out her supply PADD and looks::  CEO: Hm..........ah yess here we go.  I have a nice blue one.

XO_Spicer says:
Admiral: I am responsible for the loss of life and the injured crew, not the good Captain.

CEO_Adun says:
EO: Ah good. Hope it goes well with the decor, and the CO's tastes.

EO_Running_Horse says:
CEO: I can have it delivered to the San Carlo in a few minutes.

EO_Running_Horse says:
CEO: I think she will like it.

CO_Marek says:
XO: Commander, again I think that you are crossing a dangerous line here... Please, consider what you are saying.

CEO_Adun says:
EO: Thanks very much. Just have it transported if you can: I hate getting things through doors.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the XO then straightens her stance:: XO: I am not going to debate responsibility issues with you, COMMANDER.  ::Emphasizes his rank:: I am late for an appointment.  Carry on.  ::Turns on her heels and exits the Ready Room::

CO_Marek says:
::Nods to the Admiral::

EO_Running_Horse says:
::laughs:: CEO: I feel the same way.  I will have it transported.

XO_Spicer says:
::Salutes the Admiral as she leaves::

CEO_Adun says:
::Smiles:: EO: Thanks

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::sits down in her nice comfy chair and reads over the security reports::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Exits the Ready Room into Operations then nods at Bailey as she passes the tactical station on her way to the turbolift::

EO_Running_Horse says:
CEO: Oh and Sir you might want to do a level 1 diagnostic of all the systems on the San Carlo.  I don't trust Starbase engineers myself.

CO_Marek says:
:.waits until the Admiral leaves the room, then addresses to the XO:: XO: Thanks for your loyalty, Commander, but as you mentioned before do not put you career in danger because of it.

CEO_Adun says:
EO: Thanks for the warning.

EO_Running_Horse says:
CEO: Any time and if you need a hand just holler.

CEO_Adun says:
EO: I will. If that's all, I suppose I'll be heading over. Thank you, again, for your help.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::gets comfy in her chair and reaches for a donut::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Enters the turbolift:: TL: Computer, Level Seventeen  ::Stands stiffly in the turbolift deep in thought::

EO_Running_Horse says:
CEO: Have fun.

CEO_Adun says:
EO: You, too.

XO_Spicer says:
CO: Captain, I have served with you only 3 years and I know that you are a just and righteous man. I will not see you throw your career away.

CEO_Adun says:
::Laughs a little at the thought of a theme park::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Finishes treating the patient and checks her out of sickbay, clearing her for active duty::

EO_Running_Horse says:
Self: Who ever thought of putting an amusement park in a station is nuts.

EO_Running_Horse says:
::walks to the decks that will be utilized as the theme park::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
*CMO*: Sovok, you doing alrright?

CEO_Adun says:
::Sighs, takes one last look at his desk, gets up, pushes the chair in, turns off the lights, leaves for the San Carlo::

CO_Marek says:
XO: I really appreciate it, Rick, but this four pips come with a heavy burden... Anyone who wears them on the collar, should be aware of it... Otherwise, they would not mean anything at all.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Taps his COM badge and smiles:: *CTO*: Yeah, I'm doing just fine. Finally cleared out sickbay. We'll see how long this lasts.

CO_Marek says:
XO: Anyway, let's get back to work now.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
*CMO*: I was hoping you could come and give the kids a checkup.

XO_Spicer says:
CO: I understand. And that is just another example of the fine commander that you are. ::Nods to the CO::

CEO_Adun says:
::walks to the Turbolift::

CEO_Adun says:
Computer: Docking Ring

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods:: *CTO*: I don't see why not. Where are you?

EO_Running_Horse says:
::begins to tear up the deck plating for the first

CO_Marek says:
Computer: Display all Department Situation reports for the last 10 days.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
*CMO*: My office. I saved you a donut. ::smiles::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Steps out of the turbolift on Level 17 and enters the glass doors to the Sector Commander's offices.  Stops to speak with Lieutenant Sherman::

CMO_Sovok says:
*CTO*: I'm on my way. ::Looks around the sickbay and nods to one of his medics, grabs a med kit off the wall and heads towards the turbolift::

EO_Running_Horse says:
::area of where the new roller coaster is going to reach its highest point before it drops::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Enters the TL and feels it hum into motion as he inputs his command::

EO_Running_Horse says:
::pulls up another of the deck plate as a vole sticks its head out and gets zapped::

CO_Marek says:
::scrolls his desktop console:: XO: What is the theme park project status?

CEO_Adun says:
::Emerges on the docking ring and heads to the San Carlo::

EO_Running_Horse says:
Self: Got you miserable pest.  ::a big smile crosses her face::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Steps off the lift as it halts and makes his way to the CTO's office::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Reads over her messages on a PADD that Lieutenant Sherman handed her:: Sherman: Have all San Carlo crew reports, department reports and mission logs sent to my office as soon as they arrive.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
<Sherman> Admiral: Aye, Sir.  ::Makes a note on his "to do" list::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Presess the chime::

XO_Spicer says:
CO: Everything is on schedule except for the cages for the animals. The materials for the cages haven’t arrived and because of the specifications we have for the glass, it may be as much as two weeks late.

CEO_Adun says:
::Gets to the San Carlo and enters::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CMO: Come in.

CO_Marek says:
XO: Hmmmm... I see... ::puts an curious expression:: What do you think about the new CEO?

CMO_Sovok says:
::Walks into the room and looks around::

CMO_Sovok says:
<MO>: *CO/XO*: Sirs... Sorry to interrupt you... but I'm sorry to report that Tactical officer Mason has passed away from the injuries he sustained.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::stands up:: CMO: It's good to see you, Sovok.

CEO_Adun says:
::Goes to TL and heads to Bridge ::

XO_Spicer says:
CO: I believe he will do fine. He is just out of the academy and it will be rough for him but I think he will do fine.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks over at the CTO and smiles:: CTO: It's good to see you too. It's been a while it seems.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CMO: Feels like forever since we've been home.

EO_Running_Horse says:
::continues to pull the corresponding deck plating in the order they are supposed to be::

CEO_Adun says:
::Comes out onto the Bridge and is more shocked than he expected by the lack of a command chair in the center::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods:: CTO: It does.

CO_Marek says:
*CMO*: Doctor, that is certainly bad news... ::shakes his head:: I will inform about this to his relatives... Thanks for your efforts, Doctor. Marek out.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CMO: I was hoping you could take a look at the kids...I think they missed their last checkup.

CEO_Adun says:
::Looks at the PADD with the repairs list that he brought with him, notices a note at the bottom about the Electro-nites::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods:: CTO: Of course. ::Smiles and takes out his tricorder, heading over towards the children::

CO_Marek says:
XO: Another valuable member of this crew is gone... ::hits the desk with his right fist::

CEO_Adun says:
::Walks over to the engineering console and prepares to set up a regular spraying session for the environmental controls so that he shouldn't have to worry about them again::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
<Turan> ::sticks his thumb in his mouth and looks up at the CMO::

XO_Spicer says:
CO: You can't be responsible for everything, Captain. You are not God.

CEO_Adun says:
::Satisfied, he waits a few minutes for the spraying cycle to finish before commencing on the chair::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
<Xiao> ::cries and holds her arms up for the Doc to pick her up::

CO_Marek says:
XO: No, but I... feel like if I were a fallen God right now... ::makes an strange emphasis on the word "feel"::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Smiles and picks up Xiao, sitting down on the floor and scanning Turan::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
<Xiao> ::giggles happily::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Sits down at her desk and activates the desktop terminal to read her messages while she waits for the San Carlo crew reports to come in::

CEO_Adun says:
::The nanites hopefully properly deactivated, Adun walks over to the spot where the chair should be::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CMO: I think she likes you

EO_Running_Horse says:
::grabs another piece of deck plating and cuts her hand open::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Smiles:: CTO: That's a good thing. ::Finishes his scans:: They are all in perfect health.

CEO_Adun says:
Computer: Transport the Captain's Chair from the Main Engineering closet to the Bridge, half a meter in front of me. 

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CMO: Wonderful...did you have other work to do in Sickbay?

CMO_Sovok says:
::Shakes his head:: CTO: I finally cleared that place out.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CMO: Did you want to have dinner at my place?

CO_Marek says:
XO: Let's go to Main Operations.  Working at a desk is kind of restrictive, don't you think?  Computer: Transfer present data to my console in Main Operations. ::stands up and heads to the door::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The computer locks onto the command chair in the closet in Main Engineering and beams it to the bridge::

CEO_Adun says:
::Gets down on his haunches to inspect the bracket and try to figure out the best way of fixing it::

XO_Spicer says:
CO: Yes Sir. ::Follows the CO::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks up at her and smiles:: CTO: I'd love to.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CMO: I hope you like Chinese. ::picks up Turan:: My parents moved in...my mom is a great cook.

EO_Running_Horse says:
::looks at her bleeding hand:: Self: Well there goes another open tear in the same hand again.

CMO_Sovok says:
CTO: I love Chinese. ::Smiles and stands::

CO_Marek says:
XO: Considering our last mission, or misadventure, as your prefer to name it, I think we should fully review our combat tactics... We should schedule some more intensive tactical training for us all.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::smiles at him:: CMO: You okay carrying Xiao?

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods:: CTO: Just fine.

CEO_Adun says:
Computer: Beam this chair into the garbage to be recycled, then retrieve the blue chair from the station::

CEO_Adun says:
::Looks around to see just how much blue is NOT the San Carlo's color::

XO_Spicer says:
CO: Aye Sir. Perhaps we should have rotational training for all the crew. Bao has a holo-simulation to teach tactical maneuvers.

EO_Running_Horse says:
::gets up and wraps her bleeding hand in the cloth and heads for the infirmary::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The computer beeps then beams the old command chair to the recycling/waste control facility on the lower decks of the station.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::walks with the Doctor back to her quarters::

CO_Marek says:
XO: Ahhh.... Commander... I certainly miss those old days when I was the Station CTO... Too much fun indeed ::sounds like Kirk::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The computer then beams a bright blue command chair onto the bridge.

EO_Running_Horse says:
*CEO*: Sir I have cut open the same hand again and I am headed for the infirmary.

CEO_Adun says:
*EO*: Same hand? Never mind, just get it looked at. And be careful next time.

CEO_Adun says:
::sets about getting the chair in place::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Crew still on the bridge securing the ship look curiously at the bright aqua blue chair and shake their heads.

EO_Running_Horse says:
*CEO*: Understood Sir.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<End Kootenai Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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