USS Pendragon
10507.30

The Only Constant, Pt 1

Starring:
Coot as CO Rofax
Jeff as XO Thraxis
Sandy as OPS Thraxis
Kyle as CTO Newind
Keith as CEO Damien

Special Guest Stars:
Lynda as FCO Eagle Eye
Jan as SO Tribble

Directed by:
Jane as Cmdr Verdi

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
The Pendragon crew has gradually made their way back to DS14 from their two-week leave.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::cues video of wedding, reception and the crew heading their various ways::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::cues video of the honeymoon, but it horribly interrupted by several horizontal black bars.... protecting the innocent and all.....  ::

Host Cmdr_Verdi says:
::adjusts her set::

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
::bangs her monitor ... wants to see what happened on the honeymoon::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
A brief meeting on the Pendragon was requesting by Cmdr Verdi who has assumed command of DS14 for the time being.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
Why her message could not be sent by standard means has raised suspicions on the Pendragon....

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
Of course, this is the same bunch that grows suspicious of why the last doughnut has not been eaten.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
<<Let's find out what blows up this week>>

Host Cmdr_Verdi says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<begin mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host Cmdr_Verdi says:
ACTION:  The Pendragon is due to depart in 15 minutes and counting.

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
::on the bridge at her station ... getting ready for departure::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::Mutters in Spanish in his sleep, the occasional curse word emanates. Waking, finds the ship almost ready for departure::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::in the RR, waiting for the meeting with Verdi to get started::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::is casually strolling the corridors, barely managing a path to the bridge::

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
*CO*:  Bridge to Captain.  Cmdr Verdi is requesting transport aboard.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
*OPS* Granted.  Please have her escorted to the Bridge.

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
::sitting in her chair at helm making the required course and getting ready to fly from the station::

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
*CO*:  We will be beaming her directly to the bridge.  Bridge out.  ::locks onto Verdi and beams her directly to the bridge::

Host Cmdr_Verdi says:
::materializes on the bridge::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::finds a TL in his strolling::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::reviews the Cmdr's profile to see she too is a single parent... whose child was last known to be missing::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
TL: Bridge, please.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::arrives on bridge in time to see Verdi materialize::

Host Cmdr_Verdi says:
::looks around::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::notes she is Betazoid as well::

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
Verdi:  Welcome aboard, Commander.  The Captain is waiting for you in his ready room.

Host Cmdr_Verdi says:
OPS:  Thank you.  ::heads for the ready room and taps the door chime::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::arrives on Bridge, casual still::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::takes his station::

Host Cmdr_Verdi says:
::fixes her hair::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
Outloud: Enter....  ::stands and makes his way towards the door::

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
*ALL*:  This is the bridge.  Have the ship prepared for departure in 10 minutes.  All Dept heads to report readiness for departure to me.

Host Cmdr_Verdi says:
::enters the ready room::  CO:  Captain.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::out of the corner of his eye, notes Verdi playing with her hair and wonder for a moment, makes preparations for the departure::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::moves from his station, which he took before the comm, and hands a PADD with the repairs noted as completed to Pettigrove:: OPS: Here ya go, ma'am.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::nods::  Verdi:  Commander.  To what do I owe the pleasure?  ::offers her a seat::

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
::takes the PADD:: CTO:  Thank you, Lt.  Prompt as usual.

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
CO: Sir Helm is ready to go.  All systems are online and within normal parameters.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
OPS: Of course. ::grins and heads back to his station::

Host Cmdr_Verdi says:
::sits::  CO:  The Kenti Council is meeting at a secret location.  ::hands Rofax a PADD::  They are meeting to decide whether Starfleet's presence is still welcome in the sector.

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
FCO:  Thank you.  CEO:  Engineering Report, Lt?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
OPS: Commander, the ship is 100% ready to go.

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CEO:  Excellent.

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
::looks back to the CEO and smiles::

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
::checks her console:: *CO*:  Bridge to Capt Rofax.  We are ready to depart.  Station OPS have advised they will be releasing docking clamps in 5 minutes.

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
::sits waiting for the orders to move::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
Verdi: Still welcome?  I must say I am a bit taken aback at all this.  Several of our crew was injured and we even survived a death for the council....  I am disappointed to say the least.

Host Cmdr_Verdi says:
CO:  Those responsible were demanding the Federation withdraw from the area.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
*OPS* Begin departure sequence.  We will beam the Cmdr back once we are finished.

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
CEO: Alert me when you begin your docking sequence please.

Host Cmdr_Verdi says:
::raises an eyebrow::

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
*CO*:  Acknowledged.  Beginning departure sequence.

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
::hands move quickly to bring the station keeping thrusters online::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
FCO: We're disconnected from the station and ready to leave. I 'm not sure what the delay is.

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
FCO:  Begin departure sequence.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::glad he doesn't have to do much during docking::

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
CEO: Thank you.

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
OPS: Thrusters at station keeping sir.

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
OPS: Beginning to move for space doors at 1/4 impulse.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
Verdi: Is there anyone who can change this consensus?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::monitors:

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
::carefully maneuvering the Pendragon slowly forward for the station doors and on a straight line for them::

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
FCO:  Once we clear the doors bring us to station keeping until Cmdr Verdi beams back to the station.

Host Cmdr_Verdi says:
CO:  Thisah.  He's well respected and in attendance.  While you're on patrol keep an eye on those coordinates.  ::nods toward the PADD::

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
OPS: Understood sir. Clearing space doors in 2 minutes sir.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
Verdi: We will do so.  I would imagine he still holds the crew in favor.  Thank you.

SO_Tribble says:
::at science station::

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
::sliding the Pendragon through the space doors perfectly::

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
OPS: Ship is now clear of space doors going to thrusters for station keeping sir.

Host Cmdr_Verdi says:
CO:  One more thing.  The USS Pontifex has disappeared.  If you run across Captain Kyrron, arrest her.  ::stands::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
:;readies the ship to go to warp::

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
::keys in the commands and the impulse cuts off and the thrusters hold the ship in place::

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
OPS: Now at station keeping sir.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
Verdi: I will see what we can do.  ::smiles to himself in his mind::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: gives his bride an impish smile ::   OPS: I was... detained.

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
XO:  We're ready to go.  Once Cmdr Verdi beams off the ship we can go to warp

Host Cmdr_Verdi says:
::gives the CO an odd look::  CO:  Now if I may return to the station?

SO_Tribble says:
::giggles, very quietly::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
Verdi: Certainly.  You may take a shuttle if you would like.

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
OPS: Course and speed sir?

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
FCO:  Let's stay here for now.

Host Cmdr_Verdi says:
CO:  A transport will be fine.  ::steps up close to Rofax, very much in his personal space::

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
OPS: Understood sir.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::doesn't move initially, then turns slightly::  Verdi:  Can I escort you to the transporter room?

SO_Tribble says:
::monitors scanners::

Host Cmdr_Verdi says:
::leans forward and brushes her lips across Rofax's cheek... leaving lipstick on his collar::   CO:  I can see myself out.  ::turns and leaves the RR::

SO_Tribble says:
::turns to CO, sees the lipstick, and smiles::

Host Cmdr_Verdi says:
OPS:  Transport back to the station please.  ::looks at the view screen carefully trying to figure out where they are::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::considers reprimanding Verdi for that brush-by, but lets it go::  Self: Tria will handle this in due time and I am patient....

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
Verdi:  Of course ... ::locks onto Verdi and beams her back to the station::

Host Cmdr_Verdi says:
::dematerializes::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO/OPS: We're ready to be underway on order

SO_Tribble says:
::calls up data on Kenti Sector::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::walks to the mirror and inspects himself, sighs at the lipstick mark, and finds a fresh shirt from the closet::

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
FCO:  Routine patrol course, full impulse.

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
OPS: Sir we are already in the Kenti Sector.

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
OPS: Understood sir. Routine patrol course, full impulse laid in and executed.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::reviews the padd one last time before leaving::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::considers getting a comfy chair for the bridge.. 'Gotta be cushiony, preferably black.. OH! Maybe black with a yellow outline. That would be cool.'::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::sits, moving controls as necessary::

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
::maintaining course and makes a few corrections as the ship drifts slightly 000.5 degrees to starboard::

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
::begins monitoring comm channels as per orders::

SO_Tribble says:
::scans::

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
::watches the pitch of the ship as well and trims it::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: ~~~ Well done, sweetheart. ~~~

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
::smiles:: XO:  ~~~ Thank you ~~~

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::walks onto the bridge, looking annoyed for the first time in hours::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::wishes he brought a magazine or something.. sees the captain and straightens up::

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
::sifts through the comms she is picking up ... all seems routine stuff::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
XO: Report, Cmdr Thraxis.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::mind drifts, daydreaming::

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
::jumps up:: All: Captain on the Bridge!

SO_Tribble says:
CO: Scans show some freighters moving between systems, but nothing else.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CO: All stations report ready, sir. Patrol course laid in.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::pays cursory notice, but nothing else, continues to daydream::

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CO:  Only routine traffic on comms, nothing out of the ordinary.

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
CO: On routine patrol course speed is full impulse sir.

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
::waits to be told  at ease::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
ALL: Cmdr Verdi has informed me the Council feels we have outlived our usefulness.  We are to proceed on a patrol route, paying particular attention to these coordinates.  ::sends them to everyone's station as well as the data he has been given::

SO_Tribble says:
::nudges CEO, and whispers quietly::  Jose, wake up.

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
::receives the coordinates::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::looks at the information and nods:: CO: Aye, sir.

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
CO: Understood sir.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::'Maybe I could have the logo on the back of the chair? And maybe I could put my name on the front? Yeah, that'd be cool!'::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: looks at the coordinates, puzzled ::  CO: What is so special about these coordinates, sir?

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
::gets the coordinates and concentrates comm on that sector::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::continues::  ALL: Rumor also has it the USS Pontifex has gone missing.

SO_Tribble says:
::looks at the coordinates and checks star charts for anything pertinent::

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
::heart drops:: Self: The Pontifex??  Oh god not please.

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
::looks concerned:: CO: You're joking?

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::tries to remember what was important about the Pontifex::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
XO: Those coordinates are where the Kenti Council is currently meeting in secret.  The coordinates are less than remarkable otherwise.

SO_Tribble says:
::Calls up specs on Pontifex::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
ALL: And the Pontifex was our temporary home for a short time.  It was last under the command of CO Kyrron.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::'Oh, that's right.'::

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CO:  So now Starfleet thinks Tria stole the Pontifex?

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CO: So... we've outlived our usefulness, but we're still good enough to stand guard duty, is that it?

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
Self: Oh no my brother.  ::closes eyes::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
OPS: I don't understand it as such, but we are to keep an eye out for a missing vessel.  Be a shame if sensors had trouble locating her...

SO_Tribble says:
::sets long-range scans for the Defiant class vessel Pontifex::

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
::grins as she knows what he is thinking:: CO:  I think there may be a sensor malfunction ...

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
OPS: Shame.... truly a shame.

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
::makes another course correction this time 000.6 degrees to port and trims out the pitch again::

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
::shakes her head:: CO:  Looks like the sensors cannot detect Defiant class vessels ... ::grins::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: shocked at what he is hearing ::  CO: Sir... may I point out that if the Pontifex has gone rogue, we have a duty to find her.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::makes a correction in response to a correction made by the FCO::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: ~~~ What the hell is going on here, Jordan? ~~~

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
CEO: Sir are the engines balanced correctly?? I seem to be making more course corrections than called for?

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
XO:  ~~~ Tria is a friend.  I cannot believe she would go rogue on us ... ~~~

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
XO: I am not sure what the Council is up to, but I find it odd our crew has done this much for them, yet at this point we are being considered unwelcome.  And besides, if Cmdr Pettigr... er, Cmdr Thraxis were on board the Pontifex, would you be so apt to hunt her down?

SO_Tribble says:
CO: There's a class M planet at the coordinates.  ::scans further::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CO: Sir, there are many reasons for a ship to go missing. If Jordan were on the Pontifex, I'd damn well want to know what happened to her.

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CO:  No comm traffic originating or terminating at the coordinates ... If anyone is there they've gone silent.

SO_Tribble says:
CO: That's all I can pick up at present, Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: ~~~ I understand, sweetheart. But if Tria is a friend, all the more reason to go looking for her. ~~~

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
SO: Continue your efforts and attempt to isolate life signs.

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
CO: Sir..... I have a brother on the Pontifex.  I need to know........::turns around and goes back to her job::

SO_Tribble says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
FCO: I am positive they are fine.  Those little ships can be hard to keep an eye on sometimes.

SO_Tribble says:
:fine-tunes scans for life signs::

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
SO: Do you note any strange and unusual current eddies.  I am making to many course corrections for it to just be engines.

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
XO:  ~~~ I refuse to take Tria back as a prisoner ... believe me, I know Tria ... she would not do this ~~~

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CO: Sir, with all due respect... we are duty bound to obey the legitimate orders given us.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
ALL: Uhh.. I believe we can remove any evidence of seeing the Pontifex, can't we?

SO_Tribble says:
CO: Still too far away to be able to pick up life signs.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
OPS: Lend an ear to the planet the Council is suspected on.  I would be curious if there are any others interested in what's transpiring down there.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
XO: Noted, Cmdr.  ::turns and smiles widely::  Self: It's good to be back home.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::shrugs and resumes thinking about that chair::

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CO:  Yes Sir.  ::concentrates scans and comms on the planet::

SO_Tribble says:
FCO: No.  No, I don't.

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
SO: Understood

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::checks:: FCO: The helm should be responding normally.

SO_Tribble says:
FCO: Not picking up anything odd.  ::continues scanning::

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
CEO: Hm.... Ok that is all I need to know.

Host Cmdr_Verdi says:
ACTION:  A blip appears on sensors behind the Pendragon.

FCO_Eagle_Eye says:
SO: Thanks.

Host Cmdr_Verdi says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<pause mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>