Host John A says:
******** Begin Pharaoh Mission ********   
                     "System test"

XO Starks says:
:: on Con duty sitting in the newly installed "Hard Chair" and loving it ::

CEO Irvin says:
::walks by the master system display in Engineering::

TO Horn says:
::At tactical running weapons check::

CO McPhee says:
:in his quarters, straightening his uniforms::

CSO Stidd says:
::On a secure COMM channel giving instructions for a delivery he is getting at the outpost::

XO Starks says:
FCO_Qwynn: ETA to Tenerus Alpha Lt.?

FCO Qwynn says:
XO: 25 minutes, sir, at present speeds

CNS Janan says:
::Steps out of the TL onto the bridge:: Self: Ouch ::takes a closer look at the finger nail she just broke::

CEO Irvin says:
::looks at CPO_Zimmerman:: CPO: You know.... This had better go well. I have so had it with replacing that dumb chair...

XO Starks says:
:: nods at FCO's eta ::

TO Horn says:
::After completing weapons check, begins to run diagnostic on internal sensors::

CEO Irvin says:
<CPO_Zimmerman> CEO: Yeah.... I know what you mean. Nothing like replacing something that works 15 times Eh?

CO McPhee says:
::smiles with satisfaction at the even creases and vibrant reds of the command track::

CEO Irvin says:
::smiles and nods:: CPO: Yeah... THAT's the truth....

CSO Stidd says:
::Completes his transmission and motions to the XO::

CEO Irvin says:
::notices a small maladjustment in the warp drive on the display and corrects it::

XO Starks says:
:: stands from chair and approaches SCI station ::

CEO Irvin says:
CPO: I'm going to go up the bridge. Hold down the fort will ya?

TO Horn says:
::After completing her checks, looks up and scans the bridge:: Self: Glad to be back home

Host John A says:
ACTION: A Galaxy Class vessel appears on SRS just ahead of the Pharaoh and moves for Outpost 1138... at 3/4 impulse?

CEO Irvin says:
::leaves engineering::

CO McPhee says:
::places his spare uniform into a small closet, nods approvingly at the room's contents and leaves for the bridge::

CEO Irvin says:
::enters the bridge::

CNS Janan says:
::turns to see the CEO enter, still nursing her finger::

CSO Stidd says:
XO: All is set for the Admirals arrival:: Notices the readings:: We have a ship on SRS .75 impulse heading for the outpost sir.

XO Starks says:
:: looking over stidd;s shoulder:: FCO: Match speed with that ship Lt

CO McPhee says:
::enter the bridge::

XO Starks says:
:: turn to TO :: TO: Hail them

FCO Qwynn says:
XO: Aye, sir.

FCO Qwynn says:
:: matches speed with the Galaxy Class vessel ::

CEO Irvin says:
::walks over to the engineering station:: *ENG* Transfer ENG command functions to the bridge Frank

XO Starks says:
CO_McPhee: captain...there's another ship on a slow approch to 1138 in front of us we are matching speed and hailing

TO Horn says:
XO: Aye sir, channel open

CO McPhee says:
::moves to the now "hard chair", grimaces a bit:: XO: Situation, Jimmy. Are we on track?

CSO Stidd says:
::Whispers to the XO:: XO: My delivery just arrived.  Gagh and Blood Wine straight from the Home World, so its the real thing.

CNS Janan says:
::she straightens the interesting civvies she is wearing before giving the CO a questioning look::

CSO Stidd says:
All: It reads as the USS Rushmore.

XO Starks says:
:: nods to Captain that the channel is open and he should ask the ship who they are::

CO McPhee says:
::nods his approval:: XO: Excellent. ::hums in his throat before speaking:: COMM: Rushmore: Rushmore, this is Captain Lance McPhee of the Starship Pharaoh. We are ready to receive the Admiral if he is ready to transport over to us.

XO Starks says:
:: stands to side of hard Chair ::

CO McPhee says:
::sits and frowns::

Host John A says:
ACTION: The Galaxy class doesn't answer, but slows to 1/2 impulse and turns to face the Pharaoh...

TO Horn says:
::Monitors ship on her tactical display::

CNS Janan says:
::smiles to herself wondering what this admiral will be like::

CSO Stidd says:
::Looks at the CO:: CO: I would be honored to greet the Admiral sir and escort him to the bridge for you.

CO McPhee says:
All: That's unusual....

XO Starks says:
FCO_Qwynn: full stop

CO McPhee says:
CSO: Excellent, I'd like you and the counselor with me.

CNS Janan says:
::snaps out of her day dream, nods to the CO and CSO::

FCO Qwynn says:
XO: Answering all stop, sir.

XO Starks says:
TO_Horn: any answer to our Hails Horn?

CSO Stidd says:
::Notes the additions but says nothing::

TO Horn says:
XO: No sir. Not yet

CO McPhee says:
::whispers to Starks:: XO: Say, isn't she ::gestures to the counselor:: out of uniform? Fix that for me, please.

TO Horn says:
XO: re-transmitting hails

XO Starks says:
:: looks at CNS and nods to Captain in a "I'll take care of it later" way ::

CSO Stidd says:
XO: Mr. Starks, May I see you a moment, ::Slight emphasis:: now.

CO McPhee says:
::looks puzzled that the XO is not jumping to as ordered::

XO Starks says:
:: walks to Stidd's station ::

XO Starks says:
CSO_Stidd: what have you got?

TO Horn says:
XO: There seems to be a low bandwidth message coming through.

XO Starks says:
TO_Horn: on speakers

CO McPhee says:
::his face begins to redden some::

CSO Stidd says:
::Speaks in a low tone for only the XO to hear:: XO: There is a low beam transmission from the Rushmore, and it is locked and addressed for you, sir.

TO Horn says:
XO: Trying, but it appears if is for ecoded for your voice print only

XO Starks says:
:: puzzled look goes over face::

CO McPhee says:
XO: Jimmy, a word...please

XO Starks says:
::looks to captain then to the TO:: TO:: I'll take it in my quarters

XO Starks says:
CO_McPhee: I'll be right back sir

CO McPhee says:
XO: No, now, Commander.

TO Horn says:
XO: Aye sir. Patching it through to your quarters sir

XO Starks says:
::walks to center bridge:: CO: sir?

XO Starks says:
:: a text message is patched through to the xo'S padd::

CO McPhee says:
::speaks quietly:: XO: I've asked you to deal with the counselor. She is part of our reception for the Admiral, and she is not prepared. I want her in uniform. Now take care of it, please.

Host John A says:
ACTION: The Rushmore closes to 300,000 KM

XO Starks says:
CO_McPhee: Uh sir, it's still regula.....::notices message display on PADD::

TO Horn says:
ALL: Ship entering transporter range

XO Starks says:
ALL:.......Clear the bride, now

CO McPhee says:
All: What? What do you mean?

CNS Janan says:
::looks confused, pauses for a second, watching::

Host John A says:
bridge

XO Starks says:
:: stands at attention facing main screen:: CO: Admiral's orders sir you and I should be the only ones on the deck

Host John A says:
edt

CSO Stidd says:
ALL: They are powering weapons, raise shields.

TO Horn says:
::upon hearing CSO Raises shields and arms weapons::

XO Starks says:
:: looks around:: ALL: I said clear the bridge now!

Host John A says:
ACTION: A few non-essential officers snap to the XOs orders, leaving only the combat necessary personnel

CO McPhee says:
XO: Then why have I not received them? This is rather improper and I want to get to the bottom! All: What! Raise shields for God's sake!1

XO Starks says:
TO_Horn: hail them again !

CNS Janan says:
::takes a step closer to the TL, giving the crew a rather bemused look, then rubbing her sore finger again::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: leaves the brige ::

Host John A says:
ACTION: The Rushmores shields come up, as a full spread of Torpedoes streak for the Pharaoh!

CNS Janan says:
::follows the FCO::

TO Horn says:
XO: Shields up, weapons armed and locked. Channel open for you sir

XO Starks says:
FCO_Qwynn: evasive!!!!

TO Horn says:
XO: Permission to return fire

CO McPhee says:
All: Aahhh! Evasive maneuvers!

CSO Stidd says:
::Watches the sensors for an explanation::

XO Starks says:
:: grabs onto command console ::

CO McPhee says:
All: Are they crazy?

FCO Qwynn says:
:: evasive maneuvers Alpha Centaur 4 ::

CNS Janan says:
<edit last line out>

FCO Qwynn says:
XO: Evasive maneuvers Alpha Centaur 4, sir.

XO Starks says:
ALL: Red Alert!

CSO Stidd says:
ALL: This is most illogical.

CO McPhee says:
CSO: Hail them again! This is friendly fire!

CNS Janan says:
::looks to the CSO:: CSO: I have to agree with you

XO Starks says:
CO_McPhee: what should we do sir?

CO McPhee says:
::grips both arms of his chair::

CEO Irvin says:
::runs into the engineering compartment to the master systems display to get a status report::

TO Horn says:
XO: Permission to return fire. I have them in my sights

FCO Qwynn says:
:: smiles to herself ::

CSO Stidd says:
ALL:10 secs to impact

CSO Stidd says:
ALL:9

CSO Stidd says:
ALL:8

CSO Stidd says:
ALL:7

CO McPhee says:
::freezes:: FCO: Get us out of here!

CSO Stidd says:
ALL:6

XO Starks says:
:: looks to CO:: CO: ::yells:: Orders sir?!

FCO Qwynn says:
~~~ XO ~~~ This is a joke, sir.

CSO Stidd says:
ALL:5

CNS Janan says:
::looks at the XO waiting::

CSO Stidd says:
ALL:4

CSO Stidd says:
ALL:3

FCO Qwynn says:
CO: Orders, sir! 

CO McPhee says:
FCO: Escape course

CSO Stidd says:
ALL:2

FCO Qwynn says:
:: looks franticly at the CO ::

CSO Stidd says:
ALL:1

XO Starks says:
:: braces for impact::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: sets in an escape course ::

CO McPhee says:
FCO: Mark...uh..540

Host John A says:
ACTION: The Torps strike the Pharaohs shields and disintegrate, since they were duds

CO McPhee says:
FCO:Uh...

FCO Qwynn says:
:: keeps a straight, serious look on her face ::

XO Starks says:
:: lets out a sigh of relief::

CSO Stidd says:
::Looks very puzzled:: XO: They were set for practice yeild 0

CO McPhee says:
::lets out a big sigh::

CNS Janan says:
::Raises eyebrow:: Self: interesting i had not expected that

CEO Irvin says:
::looks at shied status:: *Bridge* I dunno why bridge... But shields are holding at 100%. No damage...

TO Horn says:
::Runs checks on all her systems::

XO Starks says:
ALL: stand down Red alert  ::stands at attention once again::

Host Admiral K’rust says:
ACTION: The Rushmore Hails the Pharaoh as the bigger ship stands down and turns to follow the Pharaoh

FCO Qwynn says:
:: resets controls from red alert status and resets course ::

CNS Janan says:
::almost chuckles, she may like this admiral if this is his sense of humour::

TO Horn says:
::Powers down weapons and shields:: XO: Weapons and shields are powered down

TO Horn says:
ALL: Incoming message. Channel open

CO McPhee says:
::weakly:: CSO: Invite the Admiral on board. I'll be in the transporter room.:: gets up and slowly leaves the bridge::

CEO Irvin says:
::resets power distribution programs::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: smiles ::

CEO Irvin says:
::looks back over to Zimmerman:: CPO: I'm going back up there to see what the heck was going on... I'm not getting anything on the board here.

CNS Janan says:
::as the CO gets up she walks over to intercept him:: CO: Sir, shall I join you?

CNS Janan says:
<intercept>

CSO Stidd says:
COMM Rushmore: We are prepared to receive the admiral.  Transport when ready.  ::Turns to leave the bridge.

Host Admiral K’rust says:
COM: Pharaoh:  :: stern voice:: What is the meaning of this!? I should have killed you!

CO McPhee says:
CNS: Please....

CEO Irvin says:
<Zimmerman> CEO: Who knows.... Who knows....

XO Starks says:
::hears comm message over speaker:: CO: Captain...?

CEO Irvin says:
::walks out of the Main Engineering Compartment::

CNS Janan says:
::nods and gives the CO a more friendly smile::

XO Starks says:
CO_McPhee:...I believe it's for you

CO McPhee says:
::stops at the turbo lift::

CNS Janan says:
Self: this should be interesting.

CEO Irvin says:
::Enters bridge and walks over to the Engineering station:: XO: What's going on here Commander?

CSO Stidd says:
::Watches the CO in action::

XO Starks says:
::nods "not now" to CEO::

CO McPhee says:
::walks back to the hard chair:: COMM: K'rust: Admiral...good to hear from you,. This was a rather unexpected test.

CEO Irvin says:
::sighs and turns around in his chair::

CNS Janan says:
::stands at the TL door and waits, is pleased to see the CO return to take the Com:: 

CO McPhee says:
::aside:: CSO: Audio only, Mr. Stidd.

Host Admiral K’rust says:
COM: McPhee: One you nearly failed Captain! I'm beaming over Now! You had better be able to recite General Order 12 to me... Then explain why you ignored it! :: narrows eyes::

CSO Stidd says:
::Sets the comm for video, by "mistake"::

CO McPhee says:
::looks around for a padd, and grabs one::

CO McPhee says:
COMM: K’rust: Of course, sir...of course...

CO McPhee says:
COMM: K’rust: I look forward to seeing you. McPhee, out.

XO Starks says:
:: continues to stand at attention next to center chair::

CO McPhee says:
XO: The bridge is yours, Commander. CSO/CNS: You're with me.

XO Starks says:
::takes Hard Chair:: FCO: Continue on course for home Lt.

CO McPhee says:
::on his way out:: All: Good job, everyone....

Host Admiral K’rust says:
COM: Mcphee: Very well! Wipe the sweat from your brow first! K'rust out!

CSO Stidd says:
::Escorts the CO off the bridge::

CNS Janan says:
::nods and follows the CO::

CEO Irvin says:
::continues to monitor systems::

CO McPhee says:
::peers intently at the padd's tiny display::

Host Admiral K’rust says:
ACTION: The two ships head for Tenerus alpha and 1138

CEO Irvin says:
::tuns and looks at Starks with a quizative look after the Captain departs the bridge::

XO Starks says:
:: leans to one arm of chair and while still looking FWD talk quietly to the CEO :: CEO: ..and this is when it hits the fan

CO McPhee says:
::talking to self as he enters the TL:: Okay, Federation space...Federation vehicles...makes sense...okay...this follows that.....okay....

Host Admiral K’rust says:
ACTION: A Klingon, presumably K'rust appears on the Pharaoh bridge

CEO Irvin says:
::chuckles lightly and turns back around::

TO Horn says:
ALL: Attention on deck ::Snaps to attention::

CEO Irvin says:
::Jumps up and stands at attention::

XO Starks says:
:: stands :: ALL: Admiral on the bridge!

CO McPhee says:
::waits in the transporter room::

Host Admiral K’rust says:
XO: Jimmy! How goes it, old friend!

Host Admiral K’rust says:
:: offers hand::

XO Starks says:
Adm_K`rust: It goes as well as can be expected sir, Welcome aboard

CO McPhee says:
CNS: Counselor...is something wrong on this ship?

XO Starks says:
:: takes hand and shakes::

CNS Janan says:
::moves closer to the CO, senses this is not right, smiles to herself:: 

FCO Qwynn says:
:: continuing on course for Outpost 1138 ::

Host Admiral K’rust says:
XO: Didn't scare you did I?

CNS Janan says:
CO: No I do not believe so but I am almost certain our Admiral is here i can sense him more clearly now.

XO Starks says:
Adm_K`rust: The captain is waiting for you....in TR room 1 Admiral

TO Horn says:
::remembers last meeting she and K'rust had, and begins to get red in the face::

XO Starks says:
Adm_K`rust: we've seen worse then a few dummy torpedoes come at this ship sir <grins>

CO McPhee says:
CNS/CSO: On the bridge! What!

Host Admiral K’rust says:
XO: Very well, Let's get this over with and down to business at the station

Host Admiral K’rust says:
:: leaves Bridge and walks to TR1::

CO McPhee says:
::leaves TR 1 in a hurry::

CNS Janan says:
CO: Please remember he is Klingon and seems to be an interesting character. I am almost sure he will make you sweat if you appear nervous.

CO McPhee says:
::slows and waits for the CNS to catch up:: CNS: Nervous...of course not....

CEO Irvin says:
::walks over to the XO and whispers:: XO: I on the other hand was scared totally witless....

CNS Janan says:
::follows the CO:: CO: Good then there is no need to hurry, it would appear the admiral is running this show anyway, we should just fit ourselves into it. ::Smiles::

XO Starks says:
:: chuckles at CEO then sits back in the Command Chair ::

CNS Janan says:
::looks around for the CSO to catch up too::

CO McPhee says:
::looks at the CNS with diminishing panic::

CSO Stidd says:
::Follows the CO and CNS::

Host Admiral K’rust says:
ACTION: K'rust meets the CO and CNS at the TR room door.

CEO Irvin says:
::turns around and walks back the Engineering station, just standing there looking at the board::

CO McPhee says:
::stops:: K'Rust: Admiral...good to finally meet you. This is the ship's counselor, Ensign Janan. This is Commander Stidd, ship's chief scientist.

CNS Janan says:
::takes a second to look over the admiral:: 

TO Horn says:
::who ever cares to listen:: Self: I guess the Admiral hates the Captain

CSO Stidd says:
K'Rust: Cho'KeGH Mo VoribteGH, K'Rust. ( Which is to say, You honor us with your presence Adm. K'Rust)

Host Admiral K’rust says:
:: nods at the officers:: CSO: Commander, Tomure sends his regards. ALL: shall we proceed to the mess hall?

CO McPhee says:
::calms himself as the action shifts more to his realm of experience::

XO Starks says:
TO_Horn: I wouldn't say hate Alex, but he's not too happy with what just went down. It was a test for McPhee of course

CO McPhee says:
All: Let's proceed.

CEO Irvin says:
::murmurs to self:: Self: Hate sounds like a good word to me.

TO Horn says:
XO: But, it was kinda of unorthodox form of a test

Host Admiral K’rust says:
:: smiles slightly at the Vulcans use of flawless Klingon::

XO Starks says:
TO_Horn: He's kind of an unorthodox Admiral

CNS Janan says:
::still captivated by this interesting admiral::

TO Horn says:
XO: I know that sir

Host Admiral K’rust says:
CSO:bIjatlh'e'yImev Stidd!

CO McPhee says:
K'Rust: So, Admiral, I understand that Outpost 1138 will receive a new role after the upgrades.

Host Admiral K’rust says:
All: Which is to say... Shut up Vulcan!

CO McPhee says:
::doesn't speak Klingon and wants to shift the conversation::

Host Admiral K’rust says:
CO: Indeed, Which is part of reason for my test.. ::scowls::

CO McPhee says:
::smiles hopefully::

Host Admiral K’rust says:
ACTION: The party arrives in the mess hall and the Admiral motions for everyone to take a seat.

CO McPhee says:
K'Rust: Sir, by the way before we start, the Admiralty at Starfleet Personnel send their regards to you.

Host Admiral K’rust says:
:: takes a seat at the head of a long table::

CO McPhee says:
K'Rust: Professional courtesy, of course.

CNS Janan says:
::takes a seat and sweeps the hair from her neck and remains quite emotionless as she watches::

Host Admiral K’rust says:
CO I see, noted Captain

CO McPhee says:
K’rust: How may we assist the Federation, Admiral.

Host Admiral K’rust says:
CO: First of all! you ignored General Order 12, because you thought it was me! What if you were wrong?!

CNS Janan says:
::doesn't move her gaze from the admiral::

Host Admiral K’rust says:
CO: The Tenerus Sector is one of the hottest sector in Fed space, and it's not going to get better as the Cardassians rebuild!

TO Horn says:
::Continues to monitor her security systems and weapons  correcting any irregularities::

CSO Stidd says:
::Sits with his fingers steeple in front of him, saying nothing as ordered by the Admiral::

CO McPhee says:
:: taken a back:: K’rust: Sir...is it reasonable to assume that a Galaxy class starship would be hostile within Federation space?

CO McPhee says:
All: Our orders confirmed the rendezvous.

Host Admiral K’rust says:
CO: Assume everything is hostile! :: stands red faces and yelling:: You are lucky I don't shove your little stick up your 'Dub!!! :: points at the COs baton::

CO McPhee says:
::blanches::

CO McPhee says:
"K'Rust: Sir, this is highly irregular!

CSO Stidd says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the Admirals fury and use of interest::

Host Admiral K’rust says:
:: calms a bit:: CO You have badland piracy, Cardassian militants, Bajoran ex-terrorists, Tholian incursions, all that you must watch for! You are Correct! It is highly irregular !

CNS Janan says:
::smiles she runs her tongue across her lips and then looks away from the Admiral::

CO McPhee says:
K'Rust: Sir, this area requires calm...the wars are over...

Host Admiral K’rust says:
:: hands CO a padd::  We will start with upgrading the station with entertainment and lodging facilities. Trade is expected to double in the next month, 1138 isn't ready for it. This is why I'm here

CO McPhee says:
K"Rust: Exactly, that's so important for the sector.

CO McPhee says:
K'Rust: Besides, the base has an able commander to oversee the expansion.

Host Admiral K’rust says:
All: I must go now, ::stands:: I'll see you all on 1138, expect detailed work schedules from me.

Host Admiral K’rust says:
CNS\CSO: Councilor, Commander. Good day.

CSO Stidd says:
K’rust: I have prepared for your arrival sir.

Host Admiral K’rust says:
:: taps comm badge and disappears back to the Rushmore::

CO McPhee says:
::looks at Stidd with a 'you weren’t much help' glance::

CEO Irvin says:
::hands dance across panel::

CNS Janan says:
::smiles and raises her head acknowledging the admiral:: 

CSO Stidd says:
::Raises an eyebrow in an You didn't listen to me before look::

XO Starks says:
:: command console beeps to indicate that a person has been beamed off by the Rushmore ::

XO Starks says:
Self: Wonder how that went

CEO Irvin says:
::hears the beep:: XO: Is he gone already?

CO McPhee says:
CNS/CSO: Thank you for your help. Return to duty. I'll be in my quarters.

XO Starks says:
CEO_Irvin: yup

CSO Stidd says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::Gets up to leave::

CNS Janan says:
::trying to get over that admiral, suddenly remembers what her duty is:: CO: May I have a word? 

CO McPhee says:
CNS; Yes, you  may speak freely.

CEO Irvin says:
::looks at the chronometer and sees there is only about a minute left on the duty shift:: XO: Permission to leave the bridge Commander?

XO Starks says:
CEO_Irvin: granted

CEO Irvin says:
::unzips uniform and walks into the TL::

Host Admiral K’rust says:
******** Pause Mission ********