=/\= A Call to Duty =/\=
USS Luna NCC-65828
SD 10305.18
Staring:
Christopher Dickinson as CO Savar Dickinson
Jonathan Yeung as XO Jonathan Yeung
Chris Nickel as OPS Nigel Owens
Brett Lynam as CMO Turok
Karriaunna Scotti as CSO Harmony Singh
Mark Burton as CEO To'Mach
Martijn Lemmen as CTO Alec Jarot
Carol Ray as FCO Ana Hanover
Jeremy Thacker as TO Thati Rowe
Trish Bennett as CNS Kala Anuviel
Will Ray as EO Kyo Mindz
Charlie Nance as MO Raeza Jon
SM Arlene McIntyre
Also Staring:
Arlene McIntyre as Captain Adamson
Arlene McIntyre as Ironsword Personnel
Arlene McIntyre as Unnamed Children
Carol Ray as Pilot Ensign Rasha Glass
Charlie Nance as Bruce
Charlie Nance as Unnamed Orderly (1)
Charlie Nance as Unnamed Nurse
Jeremy Thacker as Team Leaders 1 through 5
Absent:
None

Episode 93 "What Happened to Starbase 917?" Part 1:  After a fun filled vacation on sunny Risa, the Luna is finally returning to home base after months of trying times.  On their return home the received a communication from SFC that they have lost contact with SB 917.  Capt Adamson of the USS Ironsword tried to make contact with the base the only thing she received for her troubles was a torpedo.  They are now just inside the Briar Patch waiting for the Luna to arrive.
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OPS_Owens says:
::gets the confirmation of the rendezvous location from the Ironsword::
CNS_Anuviel says:
::on the bridge in the Counselor's chair::
TO_Rowe says:
::in the security office with his PADD arming all of the Team Leaders and strapping a phaser rifle to his back and putting two phasers on his belt and shoving a hidden phaser in his boot, he notices an officer giving him a weird look and he smiles::
Host CO_Savar says:
::Sitting rather stiffly in the command chair of the USS Luna::  OPS: As soon as we're able to, open a channel to the Ironsword.  FCO: Can you find information on how long Admiral Xavier was on the station before it went into this lockdown state?
CIV_To`Mach says:
::sits in quarters reading a letter from Borgha::
XO_Yeung says:
::on the bridge, reviewing information on the current situation::
FCO_Hanover says:
::monitoring flight control as they head for the Patch:: CO: I will try sir.
OPS_Owens says:
::thinks that's what the mission brief told him already but shrugs at the Vulcan apparently under too much stress::
EO_Mindz says:
::walking around in ME checking up on everything::
MO_Jon says:
::Sitting in sickbay going over some physical reports she has been catching up on::
FCO_Hanover says:
CO: Four days sir.
CMO_Turok says:
::In Sickbay, reviewing the crew's medical records and physical schedule.::
CIV_To`Mach says:
::sets the PADD down and stands up::
TO_Rowe says:
::pats a young ensign on the back and taps his commbadge:: *CTO*: Sir, everything is ready down here, ready to deploy at your command, I am sending all teams to transporter rooms and other beam out locations for a boarding party.
CIV_To`Mach says:
::walks to the replicator and orders a bowl of raw meat::
CIV_To`Mach says:
::takes the bowl walks over sitting it a table holds arm up and lets Nimitz hop on::
XO_Yeung says:
CO: What kind of enemies do you think could take over a Starbase in this area?
EO_Mindz says:
::walks over to look at the scans that were ran on the systems::
CTO_Jarot says:
::on the bridge watching the tactical readouts as he glances at the new XO, not really sure what to think of him yet::  *TO*: Understood, good work Mr. Rowe, however be sure to keep them out of sight for now... we don't want to panic anyone yet...

ACTION:  Stars stream across the view screen as the Luna Warps towards SB 917.

Host CO_Savar says:
XO: Admiral Xavier was a member of the Neo Maquis.  They have not been heard from much lately, but it is possible they have waited until now to resurface.
CIV_To`Mach says:
::takes a piece of the meat and feeds it to Nimitz as Gretchen lands on shoulder::
FCO_Hanover says:
::watches her console and the readouts making sure everything is okay::
TO_Rowe says:
::motions to the team leaders to head to their beam out locations and checks his phasers again until he finally heads to a TL:: Computer: Bridge *CTO*: Aye sir. ::feels the TL take him toward the bridge::
XO_Yeung says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CO: Neo Maquis, huh? Hmm...
CIV_To`Mach says:
::feeds both animals till the bowl is empty holds arm so Nimitz can hop back on perch::
OPS_Owens says:
::notes the blinking notification on his Comm Channel and reads the message::
MO_Jon says:
::Finishes filing the latest physicals into the personnel and medical databases.::
CNS_Anuviel says:
XO: Have we any additional information on the Starbase at this time?
Host CO_Savar says:
::Looks over towards the Science console, and wonders where Harmony is::
OPS_Owens says:
::turns to the XO::  XO: Sir, we are receiving a warning beacon which simply has two words.  Stay away.
XO_Yeung says:
::shakes his head:: CNS: Only that she's refusing to answer any hails.
Host CO_Savar says:
OPS: A beacon?  What is the location of the beacon?
CTO_Jarot says:
::quickly moving his hands over the tactical console he begins his early scans of the region and the Starbase itself, calling up one of the recent made scans for comparison purposes::
CIV_To`Mach says:
::checks weapons and steps out of quarters::
OPS_Owens says:
::checks the data on the console for the CO::
TO_Rowe says:
::arrives on the bridge and heads toward TAC 2, once he arrives there he nods to the CTO as he brings up a schematic for a Buckingham class, and begins to commit what he can to memory, finally he decides he should load it onto a PADD::
FCO_Hanover says:
::looks over the scans and system information::
CNS_Anuviel says:
XO: A Starbase has thousands of people... I wonder how it could happen... that the station could be taken over.
OPS_Owens says:
::looks thoughtful:: CO: Sir, it seems to be originating 5000 KMS from the Starbase.  ::taps a few more keys::
XO_Yeung says:
::frowns:: CO: That's a very odd message. If the Neo Maquis took over, wouldn't they want to make any demands?
FCO_Hanover says:
CNS: They have attempted it before...my guess is they just got better at what they were trying.
OPS_Owens says:
CO: Shall I try and hail that location?
MO_Jon says:
::Walks over and checks on some nurses and techs who are busy cataloging supplies, tension is elevated in sickbay as they prepare for possible casualties::
CIV_To`Mach says:
::walks down the corridor and enters the TL:: Computer: Deck 1
XO_Yeung says:
CNS: The takeover would have been extremely well-planned and skillfully executed...
Host CO_Savar says:
OPS: If it's an automated beacon, I doubt we would get much response.
CNS_Anuviel says:
FCO: Well I mean how is it feasible? Wouldn't you need a lot of people?
OPS_Owens says:
::taps a few more keys determining::  CO: Yes sir it is.
EO_Mindz says:
::Walks around making sure that all the equipment is running properly::
FCO_Hanover says:
CNS: If it is them they have managed to infiltrate better than they ever did before. It is quite possible actually.
CTO_Jarot says:
::nods at the TO as he glances at the results of the sensor sweeps::
CNS_Anuviel says:
XO: My thoughts exactly. They'd have to have a way to subdue a large number of people.
CIV_To`Mach says:
::exits the TL on the bridge stands looking around::
TO_Rowe says:
::after loading the schematic to a PADD he hides it in his uniform and sends a message to the OPS and FCO: You guys save my butt if anything happens... he logs off the console and heads to the TL:: Computer: TR 1
OPS_Owens says:
::wonders what the TO's message is about turning to see where he is no longer standing::
CNS_Anuviel says:
FCO: But... infiltration alone doesn't do it... they'd have to have a way to maintain control ::thinking machiavellian::

ACTION:  Four children enter sickbay... obviously they have been in a fight.  Lots of cuts and bruises.

CTO_Jarot says:
CO: Captain, long range scans of the region and facility have revealed some interesting facts...
Host CO_Savar says:
CTO: Go ahead, Lieutenant
CIV_To`Mach says:
::moves to the side and watches the bridge crew work::
OPS_Owens says:
::turns to the FCO with a questioning look::
FCO_Hanover says:
CNS: At one point they filtered some biochemical agent into the base. I wonder if that was just a preliminary run to put something else in the systems.
MO_Jon says:
Children: What have you four been up to?
FCO_Hanover says:
::looks at OPS:: OPS: Yes?
CTO_Jarot says:
::thinks::  CO: It seems, if I compare the readings with the ones we already have that two floors of station no longer read for some reason....
OPS_Owens says:
::whispers::  FCO: What do you suppose that message from Mr. Rowe was about?
Host SM_Arlene says:
<Children> ::Shuffles their feet and look at the ground. All in unison.:: MO:  Nuffin....
Host CO_Savar says:
CTO: Which two?
MO_Jon says:
::Motions for a couple of nurses to assist, She picks up one of the kids and places him on a biobed::
OPS_Owens says:
::tries to raise the Ironsword on Comm::
FCO_Hanover says:
::whispers:: OPS: Just what it meant...be ready to pull him and whoever out if it comes down to it.
CNS_Anuviel says:
FCO: Indeed... a possibility... ::thinks:: they might be able to put it out into the systems through the anesthetize gas system... used do subdue large crowds of unrest in stations... or subdue boarders on a starship.
Host Capt_Adamson says:
@COM: Luna: Luna this is Capt Adamson of the USS Ironsword please respond.
OPS_Owens says:
FCO: He's beaming to the base?
FCO_Hanover says:
CNS: Yes that is what I am thinking.
OPS_Owens says:
XO: Incoming hail from the Ironsword sir
FCO_Hanover says:
OPS: I don't really know. No one told me.
CTO_Jarot says:
::nods at the CO::  CO: Let me pinpoint those results for you, one moment...
TO_Rowe says:
::arrives in the Transporter Room and preps his team:: All: We may have a small situation on our hands people. ::he hears some chuckling from the team and smiles, he finally looses focus and stares off into nothing of the TR::
Host CO_Savar says:
::Nods to the CTO, turns back to the viewscreen::  COM: Ironsword: Ironsword, this is Captain Savar.
MO_Jon says:
::Grabs a tricorder, and begins scanning the boy:: Children: Looks like Nuffin did a lot of damage here, can't be completely sure but this Nuffin appears to be some dangerous stuff
OPS_Owens says:
::connects with the Ironsword Ops on a secondary channel requesting a copy of all scan logs::
Host Capt_Adamson says:
@COM: Luna: Ahhh Capt, I'm glad you're here.  I'm sure you heard we have a situation on our hands.  I'm situated approximately 500 m inside the Patch at the moment.
CTO_Jarot says:
::identifies the decks on schematics of the Starbase and looks up at the CO again::
FCO_Hanover says:
::hears that and starts logging into the computer the change of direction in case it is requested::
OPS_Owens says:
::looks up the class of the Ironsword in the SF Records::
Host Capt_Adamson says:
@<Ironsword Ops> ::Begins sending what she has with a note it may be garbled due to interference from the Patch.::
MO_Jon says:
Children maybe I should call security and have them hunt down this nuffin?  What do you think?
Host CO_Savar says:
COM: Ironsword: We have been informed of the situation, Captain.  What information can you tell us, since you are close to the situation?
OPS_Owens says:
::sighs as he reads the note and see some sensor holes in the log::  XO: Commander, I have a copy of all the Ironsword’s sensor logs of the station.  ::pauses::  Unfortunately, there are several holes within the log itself.
Host Capt_Adamson says:
@COM: Luna: The base has cut off all communication with the rest of the world.  No ships in, no ships out.  I've spoken with Admiral Xavier before she had torpedo's fired at us.  It was weird.  It looked like her, sounded like her but she looked mean.

ACTION:  The Luna is now 5 minutes out.

CNS_Anuviel says:
::raises an eyebrow:: Self: Hm.....
FCO_Hanover says:
CO: Sir 5 minutes out...suggest we drop warp.
Host CO_Savar says:
::Raises an eyebrow::  COM: Ironsword: I was informed that the Starbase had not answered any hails.  What did the Admiral have to say?
OPS_Owens says:
::hearing the Captain's description of the Admiral::
XO_Yeung says:
::walks around to the CTO's station:: CTO: What are those two decks that are being blocked out?
Host CO_Savar says:
::Nods to the FCO::  FCO: Take us to their position.
CNS_Anuviel says:
::closes her eyes and reaches out sensing.,...::
MO_Jon says:
::Cleans and applies some antibiotic ointment to the cuts and scrapes.::
FCO_Hanover says:
::nods and drops warp...initiates the new direction heading and watches as the ship heads for the Patch::
Host Capt_Adamson says:
@COM: Luna: Not much.  That was the only hail they answered.  Not sure why.  She didn't say much, but to tell us to stay away...  They are no longer part of the federation.
CNS_Anuviel says:
::abruptly opens her eyes and gasps:: XO: Sir... I am sensing the population of the station... and there is something... not right there.
MO_Jon says:
Children: What departments are your parents stationed?
FCO_Hanover says:
*EO*: Hanover to Mindz we are going to be entering the Briar Patch please keep a close eye on everything.
OPS_Owens says:
::feels hairs tingle on the back of his neck for some reason then notices that bedeviled woman appears to be reaching out with her mind::
EO_Mindz says:
*FCO*: Aye Ma'am.
Host CO_Savar says:
COM: Ironsword: Any other information you can tell us?  Were there other people in Starbase Operations who should not have been there?
OPS_Owens says:
::notes that Starbase on screen and hopes we are out of firing range::
XO_Yeung says:
CNS: What do you mean, 'not right'?
CTO_Jarot says:
::sees the XO approach him and nods, then points at the readouts on his screen::  XO: Well Commander, it seems that the floors of the first two decks from the bottom up have disappeared from sensors...  that can either mean that they are no longer there, but it can also mean that something is down there that is currently fading that part of the structure out of our sensor readings....
CNS_Anuviel says:
XO: I feel the presence of many minds... and although they are feeling different feelings, they seem to be of one purpose... the whole thing is... strange.
Host Capt_Adamson says:
<Children> ::Scared at the mention of their parents.  One gets up and runs right into the CMO's Office thinking it's the way out.::
FCO_Hanover says:
::starts moving the speed of the Luna down to half impulse preparing to enter the Patch::
CMO_Turok says:
::Looks up at the interruption, then down at the child.::
OPS_Owens says:
::turns to the Counselor::  CNS: Not like some sort of collective is it?
XO_Yeung says:
CNS: That sounds like... mind-control....
TO_Rowe says:
::wonders what is happening on the bridge::
CNS_Anuviel says:
XO: I wonder if the people on the station are under... ::hears OPS and XO:: yes... some kind of mind control.
Host Capt_Adamson says:
<Child> CMO:  Oooops...  ::Runs right back out.::
MO_Jon says:
::Motions for one of the orderlies to black the door::  Children: Well no one is getting out of here unless I get parents names, I could always run a bio scan but that is awful messy
CMO_Turok says:
::Shakes head.  The ship is minutes away from a dangerous situation and yet, Starfleet persists on keeping children aboard.::
CNS_Anuviel says:
::turns to Owens and looks at him sympathetically:: OPS: Not quite like the Borg... or what I'd expect from the Borg.
OPS_Owens says:
::lets an inner sigh of relief::  CNS: But not some other form of collective is it?
FCO-Hanover says:
::watches the chronometer:: CO: Three minutes to the patch.
OPS_Owens says:
::tries to see if he can pick up any transmissions coming to or from the Starbase::
CNS_Anuviel says:
::furrows her eyebrows:: OPS: Not sure about that... I don't think so....
MO_Jon says:
<Orderly1> MO: Ma'am Bruce and I can take these to the School and get there teachers to handle it from there.
Host Capt_Adamson says:
@COM: Luna: Not that we noticed.  My crew have family in that section and they seem to be accounted for.  They didn't notice anyone unusual.
OPS_Owens says:
::nods and turns back to his console continuing his Comm Channel search::
Host CO_Savar says:
::Looks for his XO, wondering if he can come up with any questions that he is not thinking to ask::

ACTION: The Luna begins to enter the outer fringes of the Patch.

FCO-Hanover says:
::brings the ship to 1/4 impulse:: CO: Entering the patch now sir.
MO_Jon says:
Orderly1: That would be fine, ::she motions to Bruce, (a rather brutish looking male orderly) to assist with the children::
XO_Yeung says:
COM: Ironsword: Captain, was anyone else you contacted on the Starbase acting oddly?
OPS_Owens says:
::reconfirms the Ironsword’s location again::
EO_Mindz says:
::starts watching the systems closely::
FCO-Hanover says:
OPS: Any change in their location?
Host Capt_Adamson says:
@::shakes head:: COM: Luna: Nobody said a word.  Only the Admiral spoke and then we were abruptly caught off.
MO_Jon says:
<Bruce> Children: You four are not going to give me any trouble, are you  ::Smiles a very devilish smile::
OPS_Owens says:
::turns to the FCO::  FCO: I'm double checking on that now.  Please hold.
Host CO_Savar says:
COM: Ironsword: Did the Admiral seem to be in charge, or was she cut off as well?
OPS_Owens says:
::nods::  FCO: The Ironsword is still holding it's previous position.
Host Capt_Adamson says:
@COM: Luna: She seemed to be.  That was the last we spoke.  They refuse to answer anymore.
FCO-Hanover says:
::wonders why the CO didn't acknowledge then figures he will know for sure when all the sensors and stuff stop working correctly::
FCO-Hanover says:
::nods:: OPS: Thanks...we are right on course then.
CIV_To`Mach says:
::turns and enters the TL:: Computer: Deck 8
OPS_Owens says:
::nods then sighs::  FCO: Ever been in the Briar Patch before?
CIV_To`Mach says:
::exits the TL and walks down the corridor::
FCO-Hanover says:
OPS: Oh yes...unfortunately.
Host Capt_Adamson says:
@COM: Luna: So Capt, what do you want to do?
FCO-Hanover says:
OPS: The Patch is not a friendly place.
CNS_Anuviel says:
XO: Did their Counselor notice anything strange about the admiral's behavior?  Did see seem to be under an undue influence? ::leans over and whispers::
OPS_Owens says:
FCO: Good.  Then you know it's distortions.  I've never had the pleasure before.  What should I expect with Communications, Computer Core and Power?
Host CO_Savar says:
COM: Ironsword: Did you find the lack of readings of levels 44 and 45?  Those are civilian residences... what significance could that have?
XO_Yeung says:
::nods at the CNS:: COM: Ironsword: Do you have any Betazoids on board, Captain?
MO_Jon says:
::Sighs as she watches the two orderlies escort the children to the Educational Section::
FCO-Hanover says:
OPS: Diminished working for sure. The Patch has odd ways of interfering with things. Just keep on top of it and keep correcting and it should go okay.
OPS_Owens says:
FCO: Right then.  Thank you.
TO_Rowe says:
::sighs, and taps his commbadge:: *All Team Leaders*: This is Rowe, all leaders report.
CNS_Anuviel says:
::cringes slightly at the XO's question as the Ironsword's CNS might not be a Betazoid, but he or she should at least be trained in the skill of reading body language::
FCO-Hanover says:
::makes a couple of minor corrections:: OPS: It's not as bad as it's made out to be but it wrecks havoc with things.
Host Capt_Adamson says:
@::looks at both the CO and XO.::  COM: Luna: Yes we have the same readings.  On visual they are still there.  they are blocked for some reason.  Cmdr Yeung is it?  As for your question...Yes our counselor noticed something about the Admiral.  She wasn't herself.  My counselor and her have one of those relationships where she calls him Lover.
TO_Rowe says:
<TeamLeader1> *TO*: Team 1 green.
Host Capt_Adamson says:
@COM: Luna: She acted like he didn't exist this time.
TO_Rowe says:
<TeamLeader2> *TO*: Team 2 ready to fly.
OPS_Owens says:
::hearing the term feels slightly relieved at her description of him as "Handsome"::
XO_Yeung says:
::nods:: COM: Ironsword: Our own counselor is sensing something strange on board the station as well.
TO_Rowe says:
<TeamLeader3> *TO*: Team 3 go.
Host Capt_Adamson says:
@COM: Luna: I have several Betazoids Why?
CTO_Jarot says:
::frowns at the comments about the Admiral::
TO_Rowe says:
<TeamLeader4> *TO*: Sir, ready to rock.
Host Capt_Adamson says:
@COM: Luna: That is consistent with our readings.
CNS_Anuviel says:
::nods politely to the nice captain that is on the screen::
TO_Rowe says:
<TeamLeader5> *TO*: All members go.
XO_Yeung says:
COM: Ironsword: Can they sense the presence of multiple minds unified for one purpose?
TO_Rowe says:
::sighs again:: *All team leaders*: Thank you and have a nice day, Rowe out.
FCO-Hanover says:
::brings the ship to holding pattern:: CO: Sir we are alongside the Ironsword.
Host CO_Savar says:
::Looks around:: All/COM: Ironsword: An assault against the Starbase would be uncalled for at this point.  There's some vital clue that we're missing so far.
CIV-To`Mach says:
::enters TL again:: Computer: Deck 12
OPS_Owens says:
::reduces power distribution to the Impulse Grid as the FCO brings them to station keeping::
Host CO_Savar says:
::Nods to the FCO::
OPS_Owens says:
CO: Perhaps if we can find a way to infiltrate in order to gleam more information sir?
FCO-Hanover says:
CO: We aren't going to find out anything sitting out here...we need to get someone on the station.
XO_Yeung says:
::nods in agreement with OPS:: CO: An away team seems like the best idea at this time.
Host CO_Savar says:
::Looks at Tactical::  CTO: Is it feasible that two vessels could do enough damage to their shields to get a team in?
MO_Jon says:
Nurse: I had half a mind to threaten to amputate one of there legs, but after the look os shere fright when he came out of the CMO's office was enough I think.
Host Capt_Adamson says:
@COM: Luna: Yes they are of multiple minds.
CIV-To`Mach says:
::exits the TL turning heads down the corridor::
OPS_Owens says:
::does some research on the Starbase’s particular power readings and distribution in order to find a way in::
MO_Jon says:
<Nurse> MO: Should definitely make them think twice before doing anything that will get them to come in here again
CTO_Jarot says:
::thinks::  CO: I think it would be possible, if both ships would exercise the same tactical maneuver and focus on the same points in the stations shields...  but I would not guarantee that, Captain...
FCO-Hanover says:
CO/CTO: What if we use a maneuver that we tried in the patch one time...several ships and the shuttles all moving and firing...if we can get a weak spot in the shields we can easily beam in a team.
Host Capt_Adamson says:
@COM: Luna: Capt, What did you want to do?
Host CO_Savar says:
All/COM: Ironsword: I have a plan.  ::Begins formulating it::
MO_Jon says:
::Hesitantly knocks on the CMO's door::  CMO: All medical teams standing by for casualties sir.  I sent our four guests back to school with Bruce.
FCO-Hanover says:
::shrugs and looks at OPS:: OPS: Well it sounded good to me and it worked before.
Host Capt_Adamson says:
@::Waits as patiently as she can::
Host CO_Savar says:
COM: Ironsword: Begin powering up a fighter wing of your Kaneda class fighters, their firepower will come in handy.  The fighter wing and our two vessels will concentrate a large amount of fire on a single point of their shields, weakening them to a point where we can get a team in.  Now...
XO_Yeung says:
::listens intently to the captain's plan::
OPS_Owens says:
::nods at the FCO::  FCO: Yes quite...  Unfortunately, I'm not sure we could bring the shields down on a Buckingham without several more vessels.  ::sighs::
Host CO_Savar says:
All/ COM: Ironsword: In order to not have to drop our shields, I suggest a shuttlecraft follow directly behind the Luna, with her shields down at the time of transport.  The Luna will provide sufficient cover for their shields to drop to transport the entire team over.
CMO_Turok says:
MO: Very well.
FCO-Hanover says:
OPS: All that has to be found is a weak spot and all stations have weak spots. ::grins::
Host Capt_Adamson says:
@::ponders:: COM: Luna: It could work.  I'd suggest a small team...lets not give them idea we are going to overrun the right away... A fact gathering mission.
OPS_Owens says:
FCO: Perhaps, I've been researching the databanks and sensor logs for such a spot.  Still no luck.
CTO_Jarot says:
::listens to the CO and quickly initiates a detailed scan of the station's shields::
Host CO_Savar says:
OPS: Lieutenant Owens, find that weak spot.  FCO: Lieutenant Hanover, prepare a shuttle and pilot.  XO: Begin forming an away team.  I suggest yourself, the CMO, and the TO.
FCO-Hanover says:
OPS: Keep trying there is bound to be a weak link somewhere.
XO_Yeung says:
::nods:: CO: That's a good selection for a fact-gathering mission.
FCO-Hanover says:
::nods:: CO: I have had a team on standby. Best pilot I have besides me. ::chuckles::
XO_Yeung says:
CO: I'll take an engineer as well, see if we can disrupt some of the Starbase's systems.
OPS_Owens says:
::thinks thoughtfully for a moment::  CO: Sir... what if we were able to time a transport the moment they fired off a volley of torpedoes?  It would be tricky but a large number of exiting torpedoes from a Station such as a Buckingham can certainly at least alter the shields harmonics don't you think?
Host CO_Savar says:
All: Good.  COM: Ironsword: Captain, any further suggestions from you?
XO_Yeung says:
*CMO/TO/EO*: Gentlemen, meet me in the main shuttlebay. Make preparations for an away mission to the station.
Host Capt_Adamson says:
@COM: Luna: I think you have all the bases covered.  Ironsword is standing by for your mark.
EO_Mindz says:
*XO*: Aye sir.  ::starts getting things together for an away mission::
TO_Rowe says:
::rolls his eyes:: *XO*: Aye sir. ::motions to his team XO to take over and heads to the TL:: Computer: Main Shuttlebay.
FCO-Hanover says:
XO: Your pilot is Ens Rasha Glass.
XO_Yeung says:
::enters the TL:: TL: Deck 4.
CMO_Turok says:
::Figures that things must not be so bad on the Starbase after all and begins gathering his equipment.::
EO_Mindz says:
::heads toward the shuttle bay::
Host CO_Savar says:
COM: Ironsword: Stand by to receive targeting location and tactical maneuvers from our Operations officer and Chief Tactical Officer.
CTO_Jarot says:
::begins programming the target area for the small assault::
Host Capt_Adamson says:
@COM :Luna: Standing by.
OPS_Owens says:
::hopes the station has not changed their codes::
OPS_Owens says:
::transmits the codes to the Ironsword’s Ops Officer::
XO_Yeung says:
::exits the TL and enters the main shuttlebay::
CTO_Jarot says:
CO: Captain, we will be targeting the regeneration point in their shields that should increase our chances....
FCO-Hanover says:
<Glass> ::snaps to attention:: XO: The shuttle is ready.
TO_Rowe says:
::arrives in the bay and sees his new XO:: XO: You must be the new Executive Officer ::extends his hand:: Thati Rowe, Tactical
XO_Yeung says:
::nods to Glass::
FCO-Hanover says:
<Glass> ::enters the shuttle and gets it ready to leave::
CMO_Turok says:
MO: You are in charge until I return.  ::Exits sickbay::
CTO_Jarot says:
::having programmed the target area coordinates he sends them to the Ironsword::
CMO_Turok says:
::Arrives at the shuttlebay::
XO_Yeung says:
::shakes the TO's hand:: TO: A pleasure, Lt.

ACTION:  The Ironsword receives the coordinates from both Operations and Tactical.

Host CO_Savar says:
CTO: As soon as the shuttle is launched, take us to red alert and power all weapons and shields
OPS_Owens says:
::waits for the all clear on an regressing shuttle so he can open the doors::
FCO-Hanover says:
::looks at OPS:: OPS: Here is wishing us luck.
TO_Rowe says:
::nods and looks at the XO:: XO: With all due respect you don't intend to go with that little of weapons do you?
EO_Mindz says:
::enters shuttle bay looking for the XO::
CTO_Jarot says:
::nods::  CO: Aye, Captain
Host Capt_Adamson says:
@::Orders the Ironsword to red alert.::
CMO_Turok says:
XO: Why are we here and not in the transporter room?  What is the situation aboard the Starbase?
OPS_Owens says:
FCO: Yes... May the Great Bird of the Galaxy be with us today.
XO_Yeung says:
TO: I'll debrief the mission once everyone arrives. What weapons do you suggests?
FCO-Hanover says:
::plots a course out of the Patch and activates the evasive maneuvers in the computer:: CO: Flight Control is green.
CNS_Anuviel says:
::closes her eyes and tries to listen to the thoughts on the station::
CIV-To`Mach says:
::continues to walk through the corridor::
TO_Rowe says:
::shakes his head:: XO: No no, what is your favorite, any weapon may be altered to do just what you like...it is not the power of the weapon that does that work, it is your mind. ::taps his head and smiles::
OPS_Owens says:
CO: Operations ready sir.
XO_Yeung says:
CMO/TO/EO: Everyone here? Good. Both the Luna and the Ironsword will be attacking the Starbase. They'll be giving us cover and take down their shields for us to board the base.
CMO_Turok says:
::Hears the XO mention weapons and realizes that, once again, he is being sent blindly into a situation without his input, opinion or knowledge.::
CMO_Turok says:
XO: And we are to do what?
XO_Yeung says:
CMO/TO/EO: this is recon-mission. We need to find what happened and what is currently happening on the station.
XO_Yeung says:
CMO/TO/EO: Once we do, we get back and report.
CMO_Turok says:
XO: What idiot thought of this so-called plan?
TO_Rowe says:
::mind clicks on the lights:: XO: I understand getting on, but how do we intend to get off?
XO_Yeung says:
::smirks:: CMO: Your captain.
FCO-Hanover says:
<Glass> ::ties the shuttle computer into the Luna evasive maneuvers so that they will be following the same pattern::
EO_Mindz says:
XO: Sounds like an interesting mission sir.
XO_Yeung says:
TO: We'll try to use the station transporters. But the Luna will carry a lock on us.
CMO_Turok says:
XO: ::Grunts::  Yes, I thought so.  Has it occurred to anyone that it is doubtful whether our two ships can mount enough of an attack to weaken the base's shields?  Starbases have strong shields, or do they not teach basic combat tactics at your academy any longer?
XO_Yeung says:
CMO/TO/EO: One other thing, we have reason to believe that the station's crew are being controlled from an outside force. We'll keep phasers on maximum stun for now.
TO_Rowe says:
~~~FCO: Oh the Luna will keep a lock on his sir?~~~ ::smiles:: XO: Acknowledged ::nods to the CMO, letting him know he agrees::
CMO_Turok says:
XO: If, by some miracle, we were actually get a shuttle to the base, how do we get in?  Once in, how do we avoid detection and capture by the 20,000 crewmen there?  Once we do, how do we get out again?  I will not be part of this suicidal mission.
XO_Yeung says:
CMO: It'll be enough. I believe we'll be using the station's codes to help us.
CMO_Turok says:
XO: I believe further planning is called for.  There is no dishonor in falling before a superior foe, however, death by idiocy is no way for a warrior to die.
EO_Mindz says:
XO: Aye
XO_Yeung says:
::looks at the CMO oddly:: CMO: The transporter. Our skills. The transporter again. Anything else?
CMO_Turok says:
XO: We should scan the station and try to detect this alien influence you speak of, or at least get more information.
TO_Rowe says:
::shakes his head:: All: Nobody thinks to ask me about alien interferences I could have told you I had a headache ages ago if there were...only a little concentration but no, everyone forgets the lowly Tactical guy with the strange eyes.
CMO_Turok says:
XO: Yes.  Good luck.  I will insure that whatever is left of your carcass has a proper burial.  ::Turns and walks off.::
XO_Yeung says:
CMO: Doc, this IS the information gathering.
FCO-Hanover says:
<Glass> ::taps her fingers wondering when the officers are going to stop arguing and get settled on the shuttle::
XO_Yeung says:
::shakes his head:: CMO/TO/EO: In any case, we're doing this mission. If you don't want to go, fine, and I'll write you up for insubordination. And trust me. I WILL be back. Let's move.
CMO_Turok says:
::Exits the shuttle bay and heads to the bridge to have a word with "his" captain.::
CNS_Anuviel says:
CO: Sir... the people on the station seem fairly focused... not giving off the usual random thoughts that people normally do, like what one is going to have for dinner and what they did last night.... and so forth.
TO_Rowe says:
::shakes his head and steps into the shuttle shifting his weight to get comfortable with the rifle on his back::
XO_Yeung says:
::enters the shuttle and takes a seat::
FCO-Hanover says:
<Glass> Self: It's about time.
EO_Mindz says:
::steps into the shuttle without saying anything::
CMO_Turok says:
*MO*: Ensign, if you wish to die a glorious death, report to the shuttlebay.
FCO-Hanover says:
<Glass> XO: Is this it? I was told there would be four to transport.
XO_Yeung says:
::shakes his head:: Glass: It three now. We ready?
FCO-Hanover says:
<Glass> XO: Just waiting on the word that we are exiting the Patch.
CMO_Turok says:
::Arrives on the bridge.::  CO: Captain, I must speak with you before we implement this plan.
XO_Yeung says:
::nods:: *CO*: Captain, the away team is ready and standing by.
XO_Yeung says:
::turns to the EO and TO:: EO/TO: Is the doc always like this?
MO_Jon says:
::Grabs an away team medical kit, and tricorder and heads to the Shuttle Bay::
OPS_Owens says:
::hearing the CMO arrive::
TO_Rowe says:
::keeps his thoughts to himself:: XO: He has a point, sir.
FCO-Hanover says:
<Glass> ::chuckles hearing the XO:: XO: Don't worry sir you will get used to it.

ACTION:  All eyes on the bridge turn to the CMO.

CIV-To`Mach says:
::turns and enters the TL:: Computer: Deck 1.
EO_Mindz says:
XO: Not sure I don't talk to him much sir.
XO_Yeung says:
TO: Any suggestions, Lt.?
Host CO_Savar says:
*XO*: Commander, launch as soon as you're ready.  Stand by for a moment, though.  CNS: Excuse me for a moment, Counselor.  ::Looks directly at the CMO::  CMO: The ready room, Lieutenant Commander.
TO_Rowe says:
::shakes head:: XO: Lets go with it, a plan is better than none, I am ready for whatever happens ::pats his phaser(s)::
CMO_Turok says:
::Nods and enters the ready room..::
CIV-To`Mach says:
::exits the TL and stares at the CMO and CO::
XO_Yeung says:
*CO*: Understood, captain.
MO_Jon says:
::Arrives at the shuttle bay:: XO: The CMO sent me down here, can someone fill me in on what is going on?
CNS_Anuviel says:
::a bit annoyed that the Captain always seems to ignore her::
XO_Yeung says:
MO: Sure, just get on first if you're coming.
Host CO_Savar says:
::Follows the CMO into the ready room, and as soon as the doors shut::  CMO: There should be a good reason you're in here, Commander, or I'll throw you in the Brig.
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