U.S.S. Pendragon
10510.08

Long Way Home
 Finale

Starring:
Coot as Thisah
Jeff as XO Thraxis
Dylan as CSO Toms
Sandy as OPS Thraxis
Keith as CEO Damien

Guest Starring:
Lynda as FCO Bishara
Jane as Mikal Luchena

Host Rofax says:
ACTION: The Pendragon has escorted the Pontifex and the Gecko back to DS14.  The Delegates have called for a special session immediately to discuss recent happenings.

Host Thisah says:
ACTION: All telepaths begin coming to, remembering vividly what just happened.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
COMM: Security, dispatch a team to escort the delegates to the conference chambers.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
#::lying in sickbay on the Pontifex just coming to::

Host Thisah says:
::bustles about herding the Delegates towards the Council Chamber::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::In main engineering, fine tuning after the worm incident, making sure all of them are disposed of::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::sends orders to have some SCI teams begin a thorough search of the ship to look for anything that shouldn't be there::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
COMM: CEO: Jose, did we take any damage from that explosion?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::is in sickbay unconscious::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
COMM: XO: I'm checking over things now

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CSO: Mr. Toms... what can you tell us about that explosion?

Host Thisah says:
@<DS14 OPS>  *XO* Cmdr. Thraxis.  The council will be meeting shortly and is requesting your presence in the Council Chamber.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: Right now sir, all I can say is that it was big. The system is a little slow at the moment, but Ill have you better answers shortly.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
*DS14*: Tell the Council I will be with them as soon as I can. I have two ships in sorry shape to deal with right now. Thraxis out.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
#::has a headache::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*XO*: Commander, the Pendragon was minimally affected. The Gecko took most of the blast, and the Pontifex took quite a bit herself. But we're mostly unscathed.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::opens one eye and then the other and quickly sits up::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
COMM: *Pontifex*: Pontifex, this is Commander Thraxis aboard the Pendragon. Damage report, please.

Host Thisah says:
@<DS14 OPS>  *XO* Aye sir.  ::closes the channel and vents something derogative about Starship personnel::

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
$::in a shuttle... somewhere::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*XO*: We recorded a shield fluctuation in the Pontifex as she was hit - that could explain the damage

Host Thisah says:
@ACTION: The Chamber Council doors slam shut after the thirteen are ushered in.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
#::gets up unsteadily and heads for the bridge::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: Okay sir, I’m getting something. The ships we saw earlier that were orbiting a point in space, that point is almost exactly where the explosion originated.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
*CEO*: As soon as you can spare them, Jose, send an engineering team to the Pontifex to assist with repairs.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*XO*: We're in decent shape to accommodate them. I'll have teams sent right away. I'm sure I can find some ensigns loafing somewhere ::inner grin::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CSO: Any sign of those ships?

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
#<FCO_Who> COMM: Pen:  This is the Pontifex.  Our shields have failed and we have sustained minor hull damage and our weapons are off-line.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::orders a team of engineers that are off duty in the lounge to report to the Pontifex right now::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: Also, I’m starting to pick up some man made alloys. They are similar in composition to the Gecko.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CSO: Are you telling me the Gecko has been destroyed?

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: I’m not saying anything more then that’s what the sensors are picking up.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
#::arrives on the bridge and sits in the command chair::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
COMM:  FCO Who: We're sending an engineering team to assist with repairs. Put me through to Commander Jordan Thraxis, please.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: The ships left the system after engaging us sir.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
#COMM: XO:  I'm here Albaron.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CSO: Find the Gecko, Commander.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
COMM: OPS: Jordan! Are you all right?

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: I’ve got the Gecko sir. It’s out there sir.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::leaves engineering for the bridge, having confirmed the arrival of the engineering away teams to the Pontifex::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CSO: Life signs?

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: Checking sir

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
#::assigns the teams from the Pendragon to begin repairs::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::smiles:: XO: It appears the it is docked. I assume that the Council is no longer aboard.

Host Thisah says:
@ACTION: Word begins circulating the Council will vote on whether to join the Federation.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::arrives on the bridge and takes his station:: Computer: Transfer engineering to bridge

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
#COMM: XO:  I'm fine.  A bit of a headache but I'll be ok ...

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::sitting at her console wondering about what she felt from the explosion before::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::still has a headache but it is not as bad as before::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::the consol brightens and the displays come to life as he checks ships status:: XO: The engineering teams are on the Pontifex. I'm awaiting reports.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: can finally relax a bit :: COMM: OPS: You had me worried. Do you need medical assistance over there?

Host Thisah says:
ACTION: Reports are coming in that the Pontifex is experiencing problems in their power grid and systems are beginning to respond slowly.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
#COMM: XO:  No ... the Pontifex's medical teams have done the job.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::wonders if the XO knows she is behind him::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
#::sees they have power problems ... curses and moves to try to remedy the problem::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::taps his shoulder gently so as to not startle him::  XO: Sir?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*XO*: Commander, I have a preliminary report - there is a generalized power failure associated with certain points in their power grid. It is affecting systems shipwide. 

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
COMM: XO: I'm going to have to report to the Council chambers shortly. You tell Toms if there's anything you need from us.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
*CEO*: Stay on it, Jose. I know you'll have them back online in short order.

Host Thisah says:
@<DS14 OPS> *XO* Cmdr, the Council is ready to vote.  Your presence is required as you are the highest-ranking Federation Representative.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
FCO: Welcome back, Lieutenant. How are you feeling?

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
COMM: DS14: On my way.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO: I have a slight headache but what I felt was horrible.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::shudders::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO: I am able to return to my station.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: I'd recommend that the Pontifex tie in as much as they can to the station and prepare for a stay - it will be a while to iron everything out, with what it's been through.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
FCO: I'll want to hear all about it soon. Carry on.    CSO: Ed, you have the conn. I'll be with the Council.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: relinquishes the helm to Bishara and leaves the Bridge ::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::retakes her station and waits for further orders::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: arrives in Transporter Room One, steps up on the pad ::  Ensign: DS14 Council Chambers. Energize.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: Aye sir. ::looks... normal::

Host Thisah says:
ACTION: Thraxis dematerializes and reappears outside the Council Chamber entrance.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
*CEO*: Toms here, are we planning on hooking into station power while we're here?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CSO: Incoming orders from the station.  We are to proceed to do hard dock. Sir.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
FCO: Thank you Lt.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
@:: enters the chambers ::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
#::orders that the ship dock::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::hands fly across the helm inputting the necessary adjustments for hard dock to the station::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CSO: We don't need to, but we can.

Host Thisah says:
@ACTION: Thraxis enters the Chamber to see thirteen members seated in the round.  Thisah at the center of them all.

Host Thisah says:
@::stands and stares at Thraxis unblinking::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
@:: stops at the edge of the circle, waits to be called upon ::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
CEO: Well we just got orders to the contrary, so lets start a hard dock please.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CSO: Helm is ready sir for docking procedures sir.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
FCO: Proceed

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CSO: Will do. I'm shutting down up here and will handle it from engineering

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CSO: Understood sir.  Beginning maneuvers for hard dock sir.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
CEO: Excellent.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
*CEO*: Sir ready for hard dock on my mark sir.

Host Thisah says:
@::nods to Thraxis and takes his seat::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
Computer: Transfer to main engineering:: The station goes dark::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::takes the ship towards her docking assigned spot::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
#COMM: CSO:  Pontifex to the Pendragon.  I am taking the ship in to dock.  We're experiencing some power problems and we'll need the Station's power to supplement our own.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CSO: Have at it. I'll get all of the power couplings ready from main engineering. Contact me there should you need me.

Host Thisah says:
ACTION: The Pendragon responds as instructed, a picture perfect dock.  Crew receives orders to depart upon securing their stations.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
FCO: Once docked shutdown systems. Then you can report to secondary duty station.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::trims the pitch and glides her into place:: CEO: Mark we are ready for umbilical lock sir.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
FCO: You are cleared

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::exits::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::looks around the bridge at his crew as they slowly start shutting down their stations and moving off::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CEO: Understood.  ::enters the umbilical locking codes::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
#COMM: DS14OPS:  Pontifex to DS14.  Requesting permission to docks.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CEO: Ship is now on station power.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::arrives in main engineering and sees that the power transfer is going as planned::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
FCO: Well done Lt.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CSO: Thank you sir.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*FCO*: We're showing 100% connectivity

Host Thisah says:
@XO: Mr. Thraxis, the time to vote is upon us.  Per council requirements, two-thirds must approve to apply for membership.  Our votes will be placed in the container at the front of the room.  We ask that you read the ballots.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
*CEO*: Same here on my console.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::waits for the FCO to finish completely::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
*CEO*: Close down and lock all engineering consoles.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CSO: Ship is now in final stages of cold shutdown and lock.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*FCO*: Done

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
@ Thisah: I will be honored to do so, sir.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
*CEO*: Good we are ordered to leave the ship and board the station.

Host Thisah says:
@::nods to the others and in turn each places a ballot into the designated container::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CSO: Engineering is shut down.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
FCO: Excellent. Off you go.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*FCO*: Now?

Host Thisah says:
@ACTION: Thisah is the last to vote.  As he sits, nods to Thraxis to begin tallying the ballots.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Computer: Close and lock out helm voice ID code Lt. T'Lar Bishara voice ID Gamma Zeta 87914 Beta

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
*CEO*: Yes sir now.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::heaves a sigh:: *FCO*: Acknowledged

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
<Computer> *FCO*: Helm locked Voice ID Lt. T'Lar Bishara Gamma Zeta 87914 Beta.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CSO: All ships systems are now shut down and locked.  Orders stand for everyone sir.  WE must leave the ship for the station.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::exits main engineering and heads for the docking ring::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
@ :: begins picking the ballots out of the container ::  All: Aye... aye... nay... aye... nay... aye... aye...

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::Raises eyebrow:: FCO: I know this Lt. Now move along.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
@ :: continues ::  All: Aye... nay... aye... aye... nay... aye. The ayes have it, nine to four.

Host Thisah says:
@ACTION: The Council looks to Thraxis and then Thisah.  Thisah stands and opens his arms widely.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
 @ :: sits ::

Host Thisah says:
ALL: It is done, but not without a price.  Although we move forward with our application to join the Federation, I am saddened to relay most concerning news to you Commander.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@:;arrives on the station::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::waits for the Lt to leave::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@*FCO*: Anything specific we’re supposed to be doing here?

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
@ :: looks sidelong at Thisah ::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::gets up to leave and looks around a now empty bridge::  Self: So cold and void of life here empty :: Shudders again and this time leaves::

Host Thisah says:
@ XO: I am afraid your Captain Rofax caused the explosion we all witnessed.  I am afraid there has been no trace of him or Captain Kyrron since.  Please do accept my apologies.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
*CEO*: I have no idea all I got was for all of us to leave the Pendragon after hard dock.

Host Thisah says:
@ACTION: The Council stands in unison and bow to Thraxis before departing the Council Chamber.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::heads to her quarters and grabs he back pack and her bird and puts him on her shoulder and heads for the nearest air lock::

Host Thisah says:
@::remains standing as the others leave::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::watches the Lt leave, then checks the bridge one last time. Runs hand over the now dead consol, feeling something odd. The consol, cold and lifeless, suggests something to him that he did not want to contemplate, but it is there none the less::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
@ :: looks down at his hands for a long moment :: Thisah: Have any bodies been recovered?

Host Thisah says:
@ XO: I am afraid not Commander.  We will continue our search.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::looks to the blank view screen and sighs, then heads to the door:: Computer: Secure bridge, turn out the lights. Maybe we'll all come home. :: walks to the TL::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
@ Thisah: Starfleet will want to review any sensor logs you may have of the incident. Please transfer them to my ship's sciences department.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@:: walks onto the station and heads to her quarters::

Host Thisah says:
@ XO: Of course Commander.  ::turns to leave, but stops::  I do have one last request, however.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::Takes the TL down to his quarters, the sound of his own footsteps ringing loud in an otherwise empty hallway::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@::wanders the station::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
@ :: looks up :: Thisah: Yes?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@::Bonfire takes to the air as she is walking stretching his wings for once since being kept in their quarters on the Pendragon::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::From his quarters he grabs only what he needs, and then moves off again to the TL::

Host Thisah says:
@ XO: The Takarans will continue their opposition to our application to the Federation.  While the Gecko is capable, she is only one vessel.  We ask that the Pendragon remain in the area until the matter is settled.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::Ridding the lift he heads to the nearest exit, something continually nagging at his consciousness. He walks out the exit and into the station, with no notion of what it is::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
@ Thisah: I don't think Starfleet will have any objection to the Pendragon staying in this sector for a while longer. I'll certainly make the recommendation to them.

Host Thisah says:
@ XO: Thank you.  I trust you will inform your crew of our meeting?

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
@ Thisah: I'll let them know, yes.

Host Thisah says:
@ ::nods and leaves::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@::standing now on the station, is looking for what it is that will happen next::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@::watching Bonfire and walks right into the CEO::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@FCO: Hello?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@CEO: Excuse me I didn't see you.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@FCO: What the hell is that thing? Keep it the hell away from me!

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
@ :: leans forward, puts his head in his hands... realizes that his life has become immensely more complicated in the last two hours ::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@CEO:  That is my pet Bonfire.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@CEO: He is quite tame until he has reason to go into protective mode.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::rubs his temples, then heads to the nearest place that will give him a drink stronger then water::

Host Thisah says:
@ACTION: Thisah turns down a hall and meets up with two cloaked figures that had been waiting for him.  They speak briefly before the two figures disappear in a transporter beam.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@FCO: Shouldn't it be in your quarters? Or in some kind of planetary environment? It must crap all over the place. Yuk.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@CEO: No no he is quite the gentleman.  He has a specific place to do his business.  He has been trained by me and knows what he is supposed to do.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@FCO: Well I'll be.....but keep it away from me just the same okay?

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@::orders a straight Vodka, then takes the bottle and heads to a dark corner... time to catch up with his demons::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@~~~Bonfire: Return~~~  ::extends her arm::

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
$::docks::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@::The medium sized bird returns to her arm and she puts him on her shoulder::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@CEO: This is Bonfire.  You may pet him.  ::Bonfire lowers his head for the CEO to pet him::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@CEO: Go ahead he is gentle and don't be afraid.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@FCO: I’m not going to pet him. No.

Host Thisah says:
ACTION: The Pontifex springs to life and breaks orbit, quickly warping out of sight.  If anyone were paying particular attention to the scans, they may have detected two peculiar life-signs....

Host Thisah says:
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