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

A team of Federation scientists recently discovered ancient ruins of Egyptian origin on the third planet in the Cymyra sector.  Starfleet is very interested in this particular dig as up until now Egyptians were thought to only have existed on Earth.

This discovery could change theories on human origins.  Humans may not have been on Earth as believed.

The Federation science vessel, USS Astral docked at the station.  Lead anthropologist, Doctor T'Mar of the Vulcan Science Institute along with four of his team members met with Captain Marek and Commander McDonald to discuss the sensitive nature of the dig sight and security arrangements.

The Astral is to be escorted by the USS San Carlo and the senior staff of Kootenai Station who will be responsible for security at the dig sight for the duration of the investigation.

The crew are preparing for departure, which is at 0530 hours tomorrow morning.

Time lapse: 3 minutes…

Cast of Characters

Gary Cole as CMO Commander Sovok
Kytra Seliquini as CEO Lieutenant Junior Grade Mai Valentine
Eric VanSickle as CTO Lieutenant Commander Groth Masters

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as Admiral Valar Mitchell, TO Lieutenant Bailey

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

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
::Walks along the promenade glancing over at stalls with his hands in his pockets::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Monitors the tactical station while keeping an eye on other Operations systems::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: A Station wide COM initiates from Operations.

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::In one of the shuttlebays working on SIMBA::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ops> *Station-wide*: All senior staff report to the briefing room.

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
::Looks around as the eyes of everyone on the promenade dart to the one officer in the middle of the crowd of civilians. Grins and begins to walk towards the TL::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Paces in the briefing room as she waits for the senior staff to arrive.  Taps her PADD and rereads the orders::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
All in Ops: You heard the page.  Let's go to the briefing room.  ::Heads to briefing room::

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
::Walks into the TL:: Computer: Ops.

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Looks up as she hears the COM:: Self: Nya?

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
::Arrives in Ops and walks over towards the Briefing Room::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Sets the PADD on the table and walks over to the wall display and brings up the star chart::

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
::Nods to some ensigns working diligently and glances over at others who... aren't, entering the Briefing Room::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Enters briefing room:: Admiral: Reporting as ordered, ma'am.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Nods to the CMO as he enters the briefing room:: CMO: Doctor...

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Nods to the CTO as he enters the briefing room:: CTO: Commander...

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
::Nods back to the admiral:: Admiral: Admiral. Good to see you. ::Takes a seat::

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Leaps into an open JT hatch::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
CMO: You as well, Doctor...

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Passes a stack of PADDs to the CTO and motions for him to take one and pass the others along::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CMO: Doc, what medical journal have you been burying your head in?

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
::Chuckles:: CTO: I'm rather elusive sometimes it appears. Maybe you should poke your head into Sickbay every once in a while.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Lumbers into the briefing room and takes a seat.  Grins at the Admiral and nods his big furry head then takes one of the PADDs and passes the rest along::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CMO: Me, sickbay?

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Pops out of a JT hatch into the Briefing Room and rolls across the floor, landing upside down on the opposite wall::

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
::Blinks twice and then just stares:: Self: Ummm...

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the entrance of the new CEO:: CEO: Lieutenant?

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Sees the CEO roll across the floor:: CEO: You know, there is something called a door, lieutenant.

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Blinks and gets to her feet:: Admiral: Mai got here as fast as she could.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Clears her throat:: CEO: Please take a seat, Lieutenant.  All: Does everyone have a PADD?

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Hops into a chair and looks over her PADD::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
Admiral: Yes, ma'am.  ::Begins to think that Kandeldandel is the brains of that operation::

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
::Picks his out of his large side pocket and plops it down on the table, even with it's rubber protectors it's still managed to get quite the beating...::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Waves his PADD in the air to acknowledge that he has his PADD::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
CMO: Doctor, I would prefer you take one of these PADDs.  ::Hands him one of her PADDs::  It has all the information regarding this mission.

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
Admiral: Ah, I see. ::Takes the PADD::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
All: While Captain Marek and Commander McDonald are in a meeting, I have been asked to brief you on your current mission.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
All: A team of Federation scientists recently discovered ancient ruins of Egyptian origin on the third planet in the Cymyra sector.  Starfleet is very interested in this particular dig as up until now Egyptians were thought to only have existed on Earth.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
All: This discovery could change theories on human origins.  Humans may not have been on Earth as believed.

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Raises hand::

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
Self: Amazing..

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
All: The Federation science vessel, USS Astral has docked at the station.  On board is a team of Federation scientists and anthropologists led by Doctor T'Mar of the Vulcan Science Institute.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Sees the CMO's hand:: CMO: Yes, Doctor?

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Blinks and reads her PADD::

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
::Looks around:: Admiral: I was just commenting on how amazing it was... I think Commander Masters had a question though, ::Points::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
CTO: Yes, Commander?

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
Admiral: This seems rather peculiar to me.  This sounds like something out of a sci-fi motion picture from the late 20th century.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
CTO: Perhaps, Commander, however nonetheless, Starfleet wants this sight investigated.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
All: Moving on...::Taps her PADD::...Captain Marek and Commander McDonald are in a meeting right now with Doctor T'Mar and a few of his team.  Your mission is to provide escort and security for the science team.

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
Admiral: Does Doctor T'Mar teach at the Vulcan Science Academy?

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
All: Now for your individual departmental orders...::Taps her PADD:: CMO: We have been advised by Doctor T'Mar that his ship has but one medical officer aboard and it has been his experience that serious injuries are the norm for digs of this type, therefore you are to prepare your medical teams.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
CMO: I believe he has in the past, Doctor.  He is now a field archeologist.

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
::Nods:: Admiral: I'll assign two teams to the expedition. That'll leave one full-staffed team here to manage anything on the station.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Taps her PADD:: CTO: Security...you are to assign double the regular compliment for this mission, Commander.  You will need to position security around the perimeter of the dig sight at all times.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Nods to the CMO::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
Admiral: Already on that, ma'am.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
CTO: Security should also be dispersed among all areas of the dig sight and the ships.

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
Admiral: I have divided the security detail into three teams.  I shall head Able team, Bailey here will lead Bravo team and Lieutenant. Lewis will lead Charlie team.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
CTO: I would expect that both ships will land as this mission could take several months.

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
Admiral: That should be no problem, ma'am.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Nods at the CTO::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Taps her PADD:: CEO: Engineering...ah yes...Lieutenant Valentine...Doctor T'Mar has requested your assistance in repairing some of their equipment aboard the Astral which was damaged during their trip here.  Please report to the Astral as soon as you are done here.

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Nods:: Admiral: Mai likes fixing things.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
CEO: The Astral has only one engineering officer aboard, therefore you might want to assign a few of your engineers to the Astral for the journey.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
All: Are there any questions?

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
Admiral: Did they determine which Egyptian dynasty the artifacts might have been from?

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
CTO: That has yet to be determined.  I can tell you that something very interesting has been found at the dig sight and it is emitting a faint energy signature, which has yet to be identified.

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
Self: This does sound like that movie.

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
CTO: Ohh...creepy.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Moves to the star chart displayed on the wall display:: All: This is the area of space you will be traveling to.  It is in the Cymyra sector.  The exact location of the dig sight is level 8-security clearance.  Starfleet does not want any interference from non-Federation science teams, therefore the coordinates will be transferred to the

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
San Carlo helm just prior to departure.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Taps the display screen to clear it then moves back to the table:: All: It is imperative that the location of the dig sight stay secure.  I cannot stress this enough.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Looks to the CEO:: CEO: I realize that at your rank, your security clearance is not high enough, therefore, I am temporarily upgrading your security clearance for the duration of this mission to level 8.

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
Admiral: Oooh! Mai thanks you! Vulcan ship will be running tip-top!

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the CEO's outburst:: CEO: I am certain you will, Lieutenant.

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
::Chuckles, glancing over at the CEO::

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Giggles and claps her hands::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Looks to the CMO:: CMO: You may want to pack extra bandages and other items that you normally would not pack, which might come into play for an archeological dig.

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
Admiral: You might have to excuse Lieutenant. Valentine.  She may be a brilliant engineer, but she has a mind of a child.  She has this snowy owl that follows here everywhere, and it seems he's the brains of the outfit.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Nods:: CTO: I am fully aware of Lieutenant Valentines skills, Commander...and her "friends".

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
Admiral: Did you know that Kandeldandel considers herself to be her "guardian"?

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
CTO: I appreciate the information, however I would prefer to stick to the topic of this mission briefing.

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
Admiral: Sorry, ma'am.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
All: Your departure time is scheduled for 0530 tomorrow morning.  If there are no other questions, you all have a lot of work to do before then.  Dismissed.

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
All: This has been quite the briefing, I must say. ::Grins::

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Blinks and looks at her chronometer::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Picks up her PADDs and glances at the senior staff and shakes her head::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Walks out of the briefing room, nodding to Bailey as she leaves::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
All: Well, it seems we still have some work to do.

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
CEO: You are quite the addition to our crew. ::Stands up and pushes his chair in::

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Tilts her head and looks over at the CMO::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Enters the turbolift:: TL: Level seventeen.

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
CMO: Hello, Mai hasn't met you yet.

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CEO: Lieutenant, may I present our chief medical officer, Commander. Sovok.

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
::Nods:: CEO: Nice to meet you. ::Extends his hand::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CMO: Lieutenant Mai Valentine, our new CEO, and her owl ::Looks around for the sidekick:: ...is Kandeldandel.

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Shakes his hand:: CMO: Nice to meet you! ::Singsong voice::

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
::Chuckles::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Exits the turbolift on level seventeen and walks quickly into the Sector Commander's office.  Stops to speak to her assistant, Lieutenant. Sherman:: Sherman: Here are the left over PADDs.  Clear them and put them back in the storage locker.  ::Hands him the PADDs:: I will be in my office.  ::Heads to her private office::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
<Sherman> Admiral: Yes, Sir.  ::Takes the PADDs::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Walks directly to the replicator and orders a stiff drink.  Takes the drink back to her desk and takes a swallow:: Self: I do not understand how Captain Marek copes...::Takes another swallow::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Wonders whether we're going to be successful in this mission::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Pause Kootenai Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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