U.S.S. Pendragon NCC 74125
Stardate 10808.23

Mission #414
“Looking Ahead”
Starring:
Keith as ADM_Damien.
 Cory as Senator_Yates.
Jane as Maestro_Luchena.

Special Guest Star:
Sandy as ADM_Jordan_Thraxis.

Directed by:
Coot

Host Coot says:
Last time on the U.S.S. Pendragon . . .

The Crew welcomed an unexpected visitor. Outlawed at birth, the child was kept a secret from all but a select few. We jump ahead 30 years, to see what has become of those most affected by the events of long ago.

Host Coot says:
< < < < Begin Mission: Looking Ahead > > > > 

ACTION: A slim young man is seated in a dark corner of the promenade bar. Several unannounced guests are littered about the room.

Host Coot says:
<Quinn> ::seated at the bar::  Barman: Another coffee, black, please....  ~~~::feels the others nearby::~~~

Maestro_Luchena says:
::settles into a lounge, awaiting his connecting transport::

Senator_Yates says:
::Ashley steps into the bar of the Promenade after having spent the past few hours in a conference call with Senators from Bajor and Betazed::

Maestro_Luchena says:
::notes he has a long layover::

Senator_Yates says:
::She makes her way over to Quinn, having been told by Servek that he was discovered there a while ago::

Maestro_Luchena says:
::resolves to have a long talk with his personal assistant when he returns home::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The U.S.S. Warden arrives at the outpost, transporting the devilishly handsome, yet never married, Admiral Damien.

Senator_Yates says:
::She finds herself standing behind Quinn. Ashley cannot help but look him over several times, knowing quite well that he could feel her presence as well:: Quinn: It's been awhile.

Senator_Yates says:
<Captain Alicia Kirchof> ::Alicia makes her way to the USS Warden's Docking Ring in order to meet Admiral Damien::

Maestro_Luchena says:
::drifts off into sleep::

ADM_Damien says:
::walks out of his quarters, headed for the docking ring::

Maestro_Luchena says:
::dreams of sound::

Senator_Yates says:
<Captain Alicia Kirchof> ::She smiles at the Security Officers as they note who is on the vessel docked to the station. Alicia knew that they were a bit nervous when the Admiral arrived. Almost everyone was. She was just happy that she had a fun relationship with him::

Maestro_Luchena says:
::fingers move as he sleeps::

Senator_Yates says:
<Chief of Staff Servek> ::She is sent a notice by one of her assistants regarding the arrival of the prestigious Admiral Damien. The Vulcan contemplates informing the Senator::

ADM_Damien says:
::arrives at the docking ring::

Maestro_Luchena says:
~~~::drops his mental defenses and inadvertently broadcasts what he hears::~~~

Senator_Yates says:
<Captain Alicia Kirchof> ::As the Admiral comes into view, Alicia straightens her posture a bit:: Damien: Welcome back Admiral Damien. It is a pleasure as always, sir.

ADM_Damien says:
CO: Captain. :::nods:: How have you been?

Host Coot says:
<Quinn> Yates: Mother... good to see you again.  ~~~::senses something::~~~ ....does that still bother you?

Maestro_Luchena says:
::drifts back towards consciousness as the music fades::

Senator_Yates says:
<Captain Alicia Kirchof> Damien: I've been better. After the last battle with the Borg we're still picking up the pieces. However, the crew did an amazing job.

ADM_Damien says:
CO: I take it you used the latest in ablative armour that I helped develop?

Senator_Yates says:
::She cannot help but consider her response. Ashley had learned that, though she was fantastic when it came to her work, she was not the best when it came to family:: Quinn: You know how I feel. I have no secrets from you Quinn.

Maestro_Luchena says:
::stands and stretches::

Senator_Yates says:
<Captain Alicia Kirchof> ::She nods:: Damien: It worked perfectly... until the Borg started to develop a way to adapt. Even the drones we have aboard here weren't able to stop them. It seems the factions are getting stronger every time they attack.

Maestro_Luchena says:
::wonders if Jose has arrived on schedule, and if so, where he might be::

ADM_Damien says:
::sighs:: CO: One day we will liberate all of the drones. Until then? We fight.

Maestro_Luchena says:
::figures he is likely to turn up in the pool hall sooner or later::

Host Coot says:
<Quinn> Yates: And what of Father? ::pauses:: Is he still ::pauses once more:: well, him, I suppose?

Maestro_Luchena says:
::leaves the boarding lounge and heads to the promenade::

Senator_Yates says:
<Captain Alicia Kirchof> Damien: I don't envy your position sir. I prefer the fight from here. It takes a special someone to work as the Admirals do.

Senator_Yates says:
Quinn: According to my sources he is doing quite well for himself. ::She pauses for a moment:: Quinn: I haven't spoken to him in ten years.

Maestro_Luchena says:
::enters the pool hall and looks around::

ADM_Damien says:
CO: Why captain, I believe you're trying to flatter me. It will get you everywhere.......

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Reports are coming in three new attacks by the Borg scout ships have commenced. First response fighters have engaged them.

Maestro_Luchena says:
::takes a seat at the bar::

Senator_Yates says:
<Captain Alicia Kirchof> ::She smirks a bit:: Damien: I've turned down Admiralty myself a dozen times. But... I could use a new set of fighters. ::She winks::

Senator_Yates says:
<Captain Alicia Kirchof> ::She shakes her head at the news:: Damien: If you'll excuse me Admiral, I have a station to command.

ADM_Damien says:
CO: I understand

Maestro_Luchena says:
::orders a coffee::

Senator_Yates says:
<Captain Alicia Kirchof> ::She departs toward the Battle Center::

Host Coot says:
<Quinn> Yates: Ten years? Really? I would have pegged you closer to twenty. He must be doing better. ::drops his hood::

ADM_Damien says:
::enters the station::

Host Coot says:
SCENE: As Quinn lowers his hood, he is a gray-haired man with severe wrinkles and numerous scars. Best estimates place him well into his late 60's.

Senator_Yates says:
Quinn: We met in passing on Betazed during one of my stays there. ::She pauses for a moment:: Quinn: He is living his dream. There is just one thing that is missing in his life, and I believe we both know what that is.

Maestro_Luchena says:
::sips the coffee and thinks of David::

Senator_Yates says:
::Ashley notes Quinn's changing appearance, but does not show any signs of emotional change. She is not surprised, based on his DNA sequencing and such, it made perfect sense. The scars, however, were a different story::

Host Coot says:
<Quinn> Yates: I know he has accepted his fate, but rejected mine. I want to believe he understood my decision not to follow him, but my travels have tainted me.

Senator_Yates says:
::She inclines her head:: Quinn: Your father follows a path that he himself feels is right. If someone alters his plans, his sense of self falls for a time. However, he has always picked up the pieces.

Senator_Yates says:
<Chief of Staff Servek> ::She bumps into Admiral Damien::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Quinn taps a few buttons on his wrist PADD and his appearance alters to that of a 14-year old.

Maestro_Luchena says:
::can't wait to get home::

ADM_Damien says:
Servek: Hello. How have you been old friend? ::wide smile::

ADM_Jordan_Thraxis says:
::walking along the Promenade::

Senator_Yates says:
<Chief of Staff Servek> ::She gathers her composure as she looks up at the man in front of her:: Damien: Admiral Damien. It is acceptable to see you once again.

Maestro_Luchena says:
::sets down the coffee cup and watches a game::

ADM_Damien says:
Servek: It's good to see you too. I see you've been promoted

ADM_Jordan_Thraxis says:
:: sees Admiral Damien ... walk up to him::

Maestro_Luchena says:
::thinks about how to fill the hours until his transport departs::

ADM_Damien says:
Thraxis: Admiral.

Senator_Yates says:
<Chief of Staff Servek> Damien: Perhaps. Senator Yates' campaign is one that requires a great amount of precision and expertise.

Senator_Yates says:
::She notes Quinn's change:: Quinn: Are you planning on staying here long?

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Reports confirm the Borg attack ships have been destroyed. Only 3 Starfleet casualties this time.

Senator_Yates says:
<Chief of Staff Servek> ::She notes Admiral Thraxis appear as well. Servek inclines her head in greeting:: Thraxis: Admiral.

ADM_Damien says:
Servek: I'm well aware of that. Cheer up, one day this war will be over.

Maestro_Luchena says:
::contemplates booking a holosuite::

ADM_Jordan_Thraxis says:
Damien:  Jose.

Host Coot says:
<Quinn> Yates: Depends on my orders. They issue them, my appearance alters to suit their need. It is the price I pay for immortality.

Senator_Yates says:
<Chief of Staff Servek> Damien: I have far more important things to worry about than the war Admiral. Getting Senator Yates to Paris is my top priority at this time.

ADM_Jordan_Thraxis says:
::nods to Servek::

Host Coot says:
<Quinn> Yates: Is he here? I heard he was performing this evening.

ADM_Damien says:
::notes that the passage of time hasn't made Servek less of a bitch:: Thraxis: So are you here to help out?

Senator_Yates says:
Quinn: I understand. ::She pauses:: Quinn: It won't be like this forever Quinn. I promised that things would be different eventually, and I will do whatever I can to be certain it does. ::She pauses:: Quinn: I'm uncertain. He is supposed to be.

ADM_Jordan_Thraxis says:
::watches as an aide runs up to her and hands her a PADD:: Damien:  It was my understanding you were here to help us out.  ::grins::

Maestro_Luchena says:
::contemplates having a fine meal::

Senator_Yates says:
<Chief of Staff Servek> ::She decides to leave the two Admirals to their duties. Servek was glad that she was no longer Starfleet. It seemed their values were far different than the UFP's::

ADM_Jordan_Thraxis says:
::she takes the PADD and reads the information::

Maestro_Luchena says:
::contemplates finding some unsavoury companions and getting high::

ADM_Damien says:
Thraxis: Of course I am. But I wasn't aware you were stationed here as well.

ADM_Jordan_Thraxis says:
Damien:  Sector Commander, in fact.  But, I think this will please you more.  ::hands him the PADD with the report::

Maestro_Luchena says:
::gives the matter more serious contemplation::

ADM_Damien says:
::takes the PADD and looks it over::

Maestro_Luchena says:
::realizes he might get too wrecked and miss his connection::

Host Coot says:
<Quinn> ::pauses a long moment::  Yates: When you see him, give him my best. I am unsure I am ready to face him...

Maestro_Luchena says:
::sighs deeply::

ADM_Damien says:
Thraxis: This is excellent news

Senator_Yates says:
::She stares at Quinn for a few moments:: Quinn: That is your decision. I know he would love to know that you were alive and well. Just a brief glimpse would make his decade.

ADM_Jordan_Thraxis says:
Damien:  Indeed. Maybe this is the turning point we've been looking for.

Maestro_Luchena says:
::decides it’s worth the risk::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Numerous Borg warships are inbound. Numerous Starfleet vessels begin to take up the defenses.

Maestro_Luchena says:
::stands::

Maestro_Luchena says:
::heads back out onto the promenade::

Senator_Yates says:
<Captain Alicia Kirchof> *Thraxis*: Kirchof to Thraxis. Just an FYI... LRS show we have 3 warships in pursuit. We'll be ready. We could use more help if you authorize it.

ADM_Damien says:
Thraxis: It was my hope that as many Borg as possible could be liberated from the collective. I've been working on a way to disrupt the central plexus of individual drones with some success. But I need to do it on a massive scale.

ADM_Jordan_Thraxis says:
Damien:  You want to use the station to get that signal out?  Right?

Host Coot says:
<Quinn> Yates: Perhaps.  ::pauses to check the audible alert on his PADD:: My time has come.

ADM_Damien says:
Thraxis: I'll need to run it by the senator first.

Senator_Yates says:
<Captain Alicia Kirchof> *Thraxis*: Never mind... we have about 8... 9... they just keep popping up ma'am.

ADM_Jordan_Thraxis says:
*Kirchof*:  Understood.  What defenses do we have right now?

Maestro_Luchena says:
::stops and watches Damien and Thraxis::

Senator_Yates says:
::She places a hand on his shoulder:: Quinn: I'll see you around. I love you.

ADM_Damien says:
Mikal:: Mikal! How are you?

Host Coot says:
<Quinn> ::stands and kisses Yates lightly on the cheek:: Yates: I know.  ::exits onto the Promenade::

Maestro_Luchena says:
::smiles::  ADM:  Jose.  I swear you are getting better looking with every year.

Senator_Yates says:
<Captain Alicia Kirchof> *Thraxis*: Our tri-cobalt-phase-variant cannons are still operational. We have several phaser banks operational. But we could use some more fighters... we lost tons two days ago. I only have about a dozen in service.

ADM_Damien says:
Mikal: I'll take that as a compliment. What are you doing here?

ADM_Jordan_Thraxis says:
*Kirchof*:  Send a signal to Starfleet.  Let them know what we're facing and that we need backup urgently.  How long until the Borg arrive?

Maestro_Luchena says:
ADM:  In transit back to Betazed.

Senator_Yates says:
::She takes in a deep breath before making her way out of the Promenade. Ashley receives a note on her PADD that more Borg are inbound. She sighs deeply at the news::

ADM_Jordan_Thraxis says:
Damien:  How long until you're experiment is ready?

ADM_Damien says:
Mikal: You picked a helluva time to travel

Senator_Yates says:
<Captain Alicia Kirchof> ::She looks over at her Chief of Base Operations for the ETA:: *Thraxis*: 20 - 30 minutes minimum. If we know the Borg, they've probably found yet another way to enhance their transwarp drives.

Maestro_Luchena says:
ADM:  Why?  What's going on?

ADM_Damien says:
Thraxis: The prototype is ready now. I just need to test it.

Host Coot says:
<Quinn> ::looks around the Promenade and is slightly taken back that the civilians simply mill about their usual business while the war wages::

Maestro_Luchena says:
::looks from Jose to Jordan::

ADM_Jordan_Thraxis says:
Damien:  You have 15 minutes to be ready.

ADM_Damien says:
Mikal: You didn't notice the station was under attack by the Borg?

Senator_Yates says:
::Ashley walks down the Promenade toward a Turbo Lift::

Maestro_Luchena says:
ADM:  It is?  By the goddess!  Well if you'll excuse me, I don't want to meet my end fully conscious.  ::turns to go::

ADM_Jordan_Thraxis says:
::nods to Mikal::

ADM_Damien says:
Thraxis: You mean I've been given the go ahead?

Maestro_Luchena says:
::heads toward a poorly lit side corridor::

Host Coot says:
<Quinn> ::sees Mikal and thinks he may have made eye contact, albeit briefly, before heading off for the fighter bay::

ADM_Jordan_Thraxis says:
Damien:  You do.  This had better work ... otherwise we will all be assimilated ...

Maestro_Luchena says:
::stops and stares after Quinn::

ADM_Damien says:
ADM: I'll contact the ship and have them activate the device just as the Borg arrive.

ADM_Jordan_Thraxis says:
*Kirchof*:  Get all defenses ready.  Get those fighters in the air as soon as possible.

Senator_Yates says:
::Ashley taps the Combadge issued to her by Starfleet once she arrived at the station:: *Operations*: Senator Yates to Operations. Please provide me with a report of the situation. ::She enters the Turbo Lift and orders it to Operations::

Host Coot says:
<Quinn> ~~~:aches to reach out to Mikal, but hesitates::~~~

Maestro_Luchena says:
::turns and follows Quinn keeping a discrete distance::

Senator_Yates says:
<Captain Alicia Kirchof> *Thraxis*: Already done ma'am. We're ready for them... or as ready as we'll ever be.

ADM_Damien says:
*Warden CO*: Prepare to activated the device as soon as the Borg are in range. Full intensity.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Quinn finds his way into the fighter bay and makes for the one per his orders. It is powered-up and ready as expected. He slips into the pilot's seat quickly and quietly.

ADM_Damien says:
<Warden CO> *ADM*: Aye Sir

Maestro_Luchena says:
::steps into the flight control room and watches the deck below::

ADM_Jordan_Thraxis says:
::turns:: Damien:  I better get to Ops ...

Senator_Yates says:
::She enters Operations and takes her 'station' so that she can observe the situation::

Maestro_Luchena says:
::wonders if this is it::

ADM_Damien says:
Thraxis: I'm coming with you. My staff will handle the device.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: First report of encounters from Starfleet scout ships. Borg vessels heavily armored, limited weapons. Bio-signs detected number over 400,000 aboard the vessels.

ADM_Jordan_Thraxis says:
::enters the TL::

Maestro_Luchena says:
::tries to sense his place::

Senator_Yates says:
<Captain Alicia Kirchof> ::She looks around at her staff:: All: Alright people, you know the drill. Things aren't going to be pretty, but we've done this.. what... fifteen times now. We're basically pros.

ADM_Jordan_Thraxis says:
::enters Ops:  Kirchof:  Report!

Maestro_Luchena says:
::realizes his place is here, as near to Quinn as he can be::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Quinn enters the flight codes as ordered and immediately receives clearance to depart.

ADM_Damien says:
::follows Thraxis into ops::

Maestro_Luchena says:
::watches the fighter power up::

Senator_Yates says:
<Captain Alicia Kirchof> Thraxis: We're ready for them Admiral. That's about all I can report at a time like this.

ADM_Jordan_Thraxis says:
Kirchof:  We've been through all this before.  We'll prevail again .... I hope ....

Senator_Yates says:
<FNS Reporter> ::She stands in the background recording all of the action for the people. This was great footage::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Quinn's fighter breaks formation and flies directly at the Borg fleet. The creepy Borg speech comes over all PA's and Quinn's fighter disappears in a wave of green light.

Maestro_Luchena says:
::wishes he could have held him one last time::

Senator_Yates says:
<Captain Alicia Kirchof> Thraxis: No worries Admiral. The good guys always win.

Maestro_Luchena says:
::turns and leaves the flight deck, heading back to the promenade::

ADM_Damien says:
<Warden CO> ::activates the device::

Senator_Yates says:
<Captain Alicia Kirchof> COM: Borg: Go to hell.

Host Coot says:
<Quinn as Borg> ALL within the immediate area: We are Borg. Resistance is futile.... Father.

Host Coot says:
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