We join the I.K.S. QIb en-route to the site of Starbase 487, destroyed in an attack by unknown individuals. There, the senior crew are to receive a briefing from Admiral G'Val aboard the USS Erebus.

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MCPO_DloraH says:
:: at tactical running final diagnostics ::
CO_Q`tor says:
::sitting in his new command chair ::
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::stands in the empty hangar bay, hands on hips as he surveys the quiet deck::
CO_Q`tor says:
FCO: ETA to rendezvous with the Erebus?
FCO_Drivitt says:
CO: About five minutes to visual range, sir.
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::shakes his head and turns smoothly, walking into the TL:: TL: Bridge
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Steps onto the bridge and finds his way to Tactical, where he begins routine diagnostics.::
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::mutters as the TL clunks and whirrs into life, making a note to get engineering to oil the joints in this things as it takes him to the Bridge::
MCPO_DloraH says:
:: growls at the CSO ::
MCPO_DloraH says:
CSO: Diagnostics are complete.
MCPO_DloraH says:
:: hand the CSO a PADD ::
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Takes the padd, nods curtly in ackwnolwedgement, and waits for the diagnostic cycle to complete.::
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::steps off the TL and walks down to the command circle, standing by the captain at Attention:: CO: Sir, a moment of your time?
CO_Q`tor says:
:: signs off on some status reports and hands them back to the waiting yeoman::
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Yes Mr. Edrehn?
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
CO: I was wondering when we would be getting our supply of fighters, sir. I haven't heard anything about it since we had the new module installed...and I think we are seriously under-efficient with the loss of our main disruptor...
FCO_Drivitt says:
CO: Visual range, sir.
CSO_Stelakh says:
::With the diagnostic complete, trains the sensors on the starbase's sector.::
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: I agree with you completely Mr. Edrehn. Unfortunately I have yet to be informed myself.
CO_Q`tor says:
OPS: Open a channel to the Erebus.
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
:;sighs quiety:: CO: Understood, sir. Thank you for your time ::turns and walks back up to the top of the bridge, standing next to the TAC 2 console quietly::
OPS_Urgle says:
CO: Channel open, sir.
CO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Erebus: IKS QIb to the Erebus. This is Captain Q'tor. I believe we have an appointment with Admiral G'val.
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Keeps his scans ongoing, and includes indicators to the computer to flag any energy signatures which resemble those of Orion ships.::
CO_Q`tor says:
FCO: Prepare to drop out of warp.
CMDR_Perkins says:
@COMM: QIb: This is Commander Perkins. I'm afraid we're still awaiting the USS Kukri, about three days away due to responding to an SOS call. The Admiral wishes to postpone the briefing until she arrives.
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::looks down at the console, his fingers itching slightly to resume their old duty and log into the tactical systems. Restraining himself he watches the screen::
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Arches a brow.::
CO_Q`tor says:
::annoyed at the delay:: COMM: Perkins: Does the Admiral have anything that he would like for us to do in the mean time?
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  Captain Q'tor.
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Yes Mr. Stelakh?
CMDR_Perkins says:
@COMM: QIb: Now you mention it, we've been asked to send an escort vessel to Qo'noS to escort Admiral Kelnar here to participate in the briefing... I was about to dispatch the Vizier, but the QIb would be far more suitable...
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  Captain, I am reading energy signatures resembling Orion emissions at bearing one, zero, five, mark two, on th outskirts of this sector.
CO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Perkins: Qo'noS you say. One moment Commander
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::his hands raise to the console before he can still them, taking a step back out of the way::
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Allocates more power to long-range sensors.::
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Can you identify the Orion vessels?
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  Scanning.
MCPO_DloraH says:
:: is itching to raise shield and bring weapons hot ::
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  The vessels appear to be Gargant class dreadnaughts, Captain.  They are extremely aged vessels and are now, mainly, used by traders.
CO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Perkins: Commander, we are picking up possible Orion activity. Do you copy?
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: What sort of threat do they pose?
CMDR_Perkins says:
@COMM: QIb: There were some Orion vessels here ferrying in parts for the construction work earlier, Captain. Apparently a charitable act to show they wish us no harm, and to reinforce their claim they were not involved in the attack.
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  Readings at this distance are limited, but they appear to be stripped down for the aforementioned use.
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Very well. Send their coordinates to the Erebus.
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::walks quietly over to the CSO and looks over his shoulder from a distance:: CSO: Can you see what they are carrying in their cargo holds?
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  ::Sends coordinates.::  Aye, captain.
CSO_Stelakh says:
CIV:  Negative.
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::nods his thanks and steps back again::
CO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Perkins: You were saying an escort is needed for Admiral Kelnar. When are we to meet him?
CMDR_Perkins says:
@COMM: QIb: Qo'noS is about half a day's travel from here. I was about to dispatch the Vizier just as you arrived, Captain. Admiral G'Val would like Kelnar here for the briefing, and he's not expecting us to arrive until tomorrow.
CO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Perkins: Very well Commander. We will depart for Qo'noS immediately. Q'tor out.

ACTION: The viewscreen returns to it's view of the Erebus, some other vessels, and the reconstruction work taking place on the Starbase.

CO_Q`tor says:
FCO: Plot a course for Qo'noS and engage at warp 6.
FCO_Drivitt says:
CO: Aye, sir.

ACTION: The QIb spins on it's axis, and shoots off in the direction most convenient for the cameras to get a nice shot of it entering warp.

CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Mr. Stelakh, how close will our course bring us to those Orion ships?
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  Captain, we are on a course directly opposite of that of the Orion vessels.
MCPO_DloraH says:
:: keeps tracking the Orion ships ::
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: hmmmph... very well. Never mind then.

ACTION: Time passes... the QIb enters Klingon space.

CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  We are now within Klingon space, Captain.
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: majqa! (very good, excellent)

ACTION: Time, being still somewhat of an enigma to us, moves in what appears to the humanoid mind to be along a linear progression presenting the concepts of "now" and "then" to the crew of the QIb, with "now" becoming "then" almost immediately.

CO_Q`tor says:
FCO: As soon as we reach Qo'noS establish a standard orbit.
FCO_Crashitt says:
::takes the seat as Drivitt goes off-shift:: CO: Aye, sir.
CO_Q`tor says:
OPS: Contact Qo'noS control and inform them of our arrival.
OPS_Urgle says:
::pulling a double-shift:: CO: Aye, sir.... ::presses buttons:: CO: Sir, they've cleared us for landing at Qo'nos Starbase One. Apparently we've been reserved a VIP docking port... I guess someone high-up has pulled some strings.
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Begins scanning the surrounding area, although as they are in Klingon space, he does not expect to find much in the way of non-Klingon trouble.::
CO_Q`tor says:
OPS: Really?
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::scratches his chin and wonders who would want to give the QIb a VIP docking port...then remembers that the QIb is one of the Empires own vessels::
CO_Q`tor says:
FCO: Ensign, prepare for docking at Starbase 1
FCO_Crashitt says:
CO: Aye, sir. Preparing for docking approach in three minutes.
MCPO_DloraH says:
:: watches as the QIb prepares to dock, his hands folded behind his back ::
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Mr. Stelakh, I'll be in my ready room, you have the bridge.

ACTION: The QIb continues it's approach towards the Klingon starbase: A large bulbous greenish structure with what appear to be sharp protusions at regular intervals. The design is almost reminicent of the cardassian architecture on DS9.

CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  ::Steps away from the Science console and takes the chair.::  Aye, sir.
Commodore_Ravenprowler says:
@:: stands watching the QIb come in prepared to greet its Captain and crew ::
CSO_Stelakh says:
FCO:  Maneuvering thrusters, Mister Crashitt.
FCO_Crashitt says:
::nodding his head to some unheard music:: CSO: Huh? Oh, yeah. Those. ::presses buttons::
CSO_Stelakh says:
FCO:  I trust you are aware of where we are docking, Mister, and who owns the dock.
CO_Q`tor says:
:: Enters his ready room and pulls out a new Klingon Captains cloak and puts it on.::

ACTION: The QIb shudders slightly as the thrusters go full-throttle instantly, and the ship slows on it's approach.

FCO_Crashitt says:
CSO: On final approach. Lining up with our assigned port, sir.
CO_Q`tor says:
:: checks to make sure his sash is straight and waits for the announcement that they have docked::

ACTION: The QIb shuffles left a bit, right a bit, rotates a bit, and finally lines up with the docking port

FCO_Crashitt says:
::goes to full thrust, afraid he'll lose his docking window::

ACTION: The QIb hurtles towards the now lined-up port, and breaks at the very last moment before coming to a gentle CLUNK against the docking port

Commodore_Ravenprowler says:
@:: pulls out the ceremonial pins and walks to the gangway his robes trailing behind him ::

ACTION: The gangway shudders slightly with the impact

CSO_Stelakh says:
*CO*:  Captain Q'tor.  We have docked successfully.
CO_Q`tor says:
*CSO*: Thank you Mr. Stelakh
FCO_Crashitt says:
::mops his brow::
CO_Q`tor says:
::leaves his ready room and re-enters the bridge::
CSO_Stelakh says:
FCO:  Power down all engines and enter Docked mode.
FCO_Crashitt says:
::slides a sweaty hand along the control panel:: CSO: Aye, sir.
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::expells the breath he didn't realise he was holding as the ship comes to a halt:; Self: Thank the Gods that is over
CO_Q`tor says:
ALL:: Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls..... welcome to Qo'noS
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  Dress uniforms, Captain?
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: By all means Commander

ACTION:  An announcement is piped in that Commodore Ravenprowler is awaiting the Captain and crew on the promenade.

CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  ::Stands and relinquishes the command chair.::  I return command to you, Captain, and request permission to go to my quarters.
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Permission granted.
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Heads off to his quarters to get dolled up for the reception.::
Adm-Royce says:
%:: Gets information that her ship is approaching Qo'noS and prepares for the ceremony ::
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::mutters something about dress uniform:: CO: Sir, as a Civilian...would it be alright if I forwent dress uniform? ::mumbles the last part quietly::
Commodore_Ravenprowler says:
@:: stands watching the umbilical extend and the hatch open ::
CO_Q`tor says:
::pushes a button on his new command chair opening shipwide intercomm:: Senior Staff are to report to the Reception by Commodore Ravenprowler in dress uniform.
Adm-Royce says:
%:: Dons her sash and readjusts her weapons before looking in the mirror one last time ::
MCPO_DloraH says:
:: straightens his sash and uniforms ready to depart ::
CO_Q`tor says:
::looks at Mr. Edrehn:: CIV: Very well Mr. Edrehn. This time.
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: But you will wear some sort of dress attire
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Enters his quarters, dons his dress uniform, and applies both an IDIC and his Vulcan Ambassadorial symbol to his uniform, then makes his way to the docking hatch.::
Adm's OPS says:
% * Adm Royce*: We have docked.  You are requested on the promenade.
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::breathes a sigh of relief:: CO: Thank you sir. I will try to look as tidy and forboding as possible, but those dress uniforms are...well, not my style ::smiles and nods his thanks, dashing into the TL and back to his quarters for a quick change::
CO_Q`tor says:
ALL: In the mean time I am off to greet the Commodore.
Adm-Royce says:
%*Adm's OPS*: Thank you.  I'll be leaving the Atlantis shortly.   :: Takes a last look in the mirror and smiles at her image ::
CO_Q`tor says:
:: makes his way off the bridge and towards the docking port.
Adm-Royce says:
%:: Leaves her quarters and moves to the umbilical cord which is connected to the Atlantis ::
Commodore_Ravenprowler says:
@:: waits ::
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Stands waiting at the docking port for the rest of the ship's compliment.::
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::looks through his stuff and finds a suitable black tunic to wear, pulling it on quicker before searching further::
Adm-Royce says:
@:: Crosses the umbilical and moves to the promenade area looking around ::
MCPO_DloraH says:
:: leads the honor guard to the docking port to greet the Commodore ::
Commodore_Ravenprowler says:
@:: spies Admiral Royce and waves her over ::
Adm-Royce says:
@:: Sees the Commodore, nods and moves toward him ::
CO_Q`tor says:
::approaches the docking port and sees the honor guard lining up::

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