The I.K.S. QIb has been dispatched to Qo'noS, to escort Admiral Kelnar to the site of Starbase 487, for a high-level briefing with Admiral G'Val. After a slight minor trivial not-worth-really-mentioning incident in the main shuttle bay, we join the QIb as it is about to come into visual range of the Starbase....

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CSO_Stelakh says:
::In the turbolift, making his way to the bridge.::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: stands outside holodeck 1 ready for anything as ordered ::
XO_Horn says:
::walking toward the holodeck with OPS::
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Reaches the bridge, steps quickly over to the science station and motions to the ensign there to remain seated.::
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::yawns widely and belts on his disruptor, checking his equipment is all there before heading out the door and into a TL:: TL: Holodeck 1
OPS_Cmdr_Horn says:
::walking to the holodeck with the XO::
CEO_KVort says:
::on the bridge at engineering station working on finishing the repairs to shuttle bay::
Adm_Kelnar says:
::sitting in his quarters, meeting with his senior tactician::
CSO_Stelakh says:
::He sets the sensors to alert him in the holodeck if they should pick up odd energy signatures, and then departs quickly.::
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::stifles another yawn and steps off the TL, quickly heading towards the HD1 doors before standing outside, waiting for everyone else to arrive::
XO_Horn says:
OPS: You get that message off to Aqilla?

ACTION: The starbase wreckage appears on screen, along with the workbees and other construction craft working hard on the reconstruction.

CO_Q`tor says:
::after making sure everything is secure, turns the bridge over to the on duty watch commander, and heads for Holodeck 1::

ACTION: The USS Erebus continues to hold it's position slightly away from the starbase, along with it's escort of two Defiants.

OPS_Cmdr_Horn says:
XO: Yeah, haven't heard back though.  I think they are still in the Neutral Zone.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: yawns and is bored silly ::
CSO_Stelakh says:
::After a time, he arrives at the doors of the holodeck.::
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::leans against the wall, one hand casually resting on his disruptor as he watches the people gathered nearby::
CSO_Stelakh says:
CTO:  ::nods::  Commander.
Adm_Kelnar says:
*CO* Captain, I request a moment of your time.
CEO_KVort says:
::heads toward the holodeck 1 for something to do::
XO_Horn says:
OPS: Well, they will have their pirate situation figured out soon.  Too bad we aren't dealing with the same set of pirates.  It would have been nice to see her and the kids.
CO_Q`tor says:
*ADM*: Of course Admiral. Your quarters?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: glances at the CSO and nods ::
XO_Horn says:
::arrives at the holodeck::
Adm_Kelnar says:
*CO* I shall await your presence, Captain. Kelnar out.
CO_Q`tor says:
::redirects himself to the Admirals quarters::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::brings the QIb alongside the USS Erebus and brings her to a full stop::
CEO_KVort says:
::arrives at holodeck two and enters::
OPS_Cmdr_Horn says:
::arrives at the holodeck, thinking about his wife and kids::
CO_Q`tor says:
::arrives at the Admirals door and nodding at the two guards posted reaches and rings the door chime::
CEO_KVort says:
::notices OPS enter::
Adm_Kelnar says:
CO: Enter!
CSO_Stelakh says:
CTO:  Are you aware, commander, of the nature of this challenge?
CO_Q`tor says:
::Steps into the quarters:: ADM: You wished to see me Admiral
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CSO: Nope.
CEO_KVort says:
OPS:What can we do in here thats entertaining enough for a warrior?
XO_Horn says:
::receives notice of a private message for her and moves away from the group::
XO_Horn says:
::enters an auxiliary room and moves to a console to activate the message::
Adm_Kelnar says:
CO: Captain... I have been in touch with the High Command. The subject of our little.. competitive exercise came up.
FCO_MJDoole says:
~~~XO: I've brought us to full stop alongside the USS Erebus~~~
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Looks at the holodeck doors, and arches a brow.::
OPS_Cmdr_Horn says:
CEO: Rip somebody a new one.
CO_Q`tor says:
ADM: yes sir?
CEO_KVort says:
::walks up to the holodeck arch and orders a program with a big battle::
OPS_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Checks over his starfleet combat uniform::
XO_Horn says:
~~~FCO: Notify the Captain then come join us for our little game with the Admiral.~~~
CEO_KVort says:
OPS: I will make it where we are outnumbered.
FCO_MJDoole says:
*CO*: I've brought us to full stop alongside the USS Erebus.
Adm_Kelnar says:
CO: It is the opinion of a number of my peers that combining of Klingon and Federation crewmembers aboard this vessel have made you .. soft. They believe this exercise can be used to prove that, and therefore have authorised that this becomes slightly more official. 
CO_Q`tor says:
*FCO*: Understood, report to Holodeck 1
XO_Horn says:
::feels the blood drain from her face as she reads the message::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::contacts a duty FCO to come take over the Helm and goes to Holodeck 1 to join the rest of the crew::
CO_Q`tor says:
ADM: Do they mean me personally sir, or this crew in general?

ACTION: The holodeck changes to a mountainous terrain, populated with practice opponents.

Adm_Kelnar says:
::smiles:: CO: They mean the crew, Captain... at least most of them do.
FCO_MJDoole says:
::arrives at Holodeck 1::
XO_Horn says:
::closes the message and stands there digesting the information for a moment::
CO_Q`tor says:
ADM: I understand sir. And the outcome of this competition will determine what exactly sir?"
CEO_KVort says:
COMP: Bring Challenge Level to the highest it can go.
Adm_Kelnar says:
CO: Your Admiral G'Val has informed us he believes otherwise, and he and I have come to an agreement. You are to be offered a form of.. reward, if you win the exercise. Of course, there is a downside, too.
CO_Q`tor says:
ADM: What would this downside consist of sir?

ACTION: The practice opponents snarl a bit more, grow a bit bigger, and materialise larger, more pointy weapons.

CEO_KVort says:
::orders a Klingon assortment of weapons::
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Looks at the opponents, and their weapons, then nods silently.::
CEO_KVort says:
::takes out his batlh'etlh::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::senses XO's mood change, walks over:: ::whispering to her:: What's the matter, Sarah?
Adm_Kelnar says:
CO: There is a crewmember aboard one of our vessels, the son of the head of a fairly prominent Klingon family. In the event that you lose, he will be transferred to the QIb.
CSO_Stelakh says:
Computer:  Computer.  ::He holds out his hands.::  Create a Vulcan lirpa.

ACTION: The holodeck provides the requested weapons

CEO_KVort says:
::grabs his weapons::
CO_Q`tor says:
ADM: I see. I take it this crewmember is not aexactly a model of Klingon virtues.
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::looks around the holoeck and mumbles something quietly, pulling his disruptor from its holster before setting it on kill::
XO_Horn says:
*CO* Captain, when you have a moment, I would like to speak with you.
Adm_Kelnar says:
CO: ::grins:: I'm afraid I'm not able to disclose any more information until... I mean unless he is transferred here.
CSO_Stelakh says:
::He begins practicing with the lirpa, testing its weight and balance.::
XO_Horn says:
::moves out of the room and back to the holodeck::
CO_Q`tor says:
*XO*: I am with the Admiral right now Commander. I will join you as soon as possible.
CEO_KVort says:
COMP:Disable the safety protocals.
CO_Q`tor says:
ADM: And if we win. The reward would be.... ?
Adm_Kelnar says:
CO: That is up for negotiation. Anything, within reason, we can agree upon.
CEO_KVort says:
ALL: Get your weapons and get ready to fight.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: stands around still bored out of her mind ::
Computer says:
CEO: Safety protocols disengaged.
CEO_KVort says:
ALL: Is everyone ready?
XO_Horn says:
*CO* Aye Sir, Horn out.
CSO_Stelakh says:
CEO:  Removal of safety protocols is a violation of regulations.
XO_Horn says:
::moves to the holodeck:: OPS: When this is over, we need to talk.
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
CEO: I'm with the vulcan on that...turn them on, I'm not dying in a simulation
CEO_KVort says:
CSO: It makes it more interesting.
CO_Q`tor says:
ADM: Well sir.... we have recently lost our entire compliment of battle shuttles, which were obsolete anyway. New up to date battle shuttles would be welcomed.
CSO_Stelakh says:
CEO:  It makes the simulation, and those who participate in it, guilty of countermanding standing regulations.
XO_Horn says:
::hears the computer::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CEO: If you speak to me in that manner again I will kill you. Got  it? Now shut up !
XO_Horn says:
ALL: Who turned off the protocols?
Adm_Kelnar says:
CO: ::ponders for a second:: I believe that can be arranged. 
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: turns her back to the CEO ::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::focusing all energies, both mental and physical, towards the "mission" at hand
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: listens to the Sarah::
CO_Q`tor says:
ADM: majQa! Now sir... just one last question. Just what sort of competition are we facing?
CEO_KVort says:
::turns back on safety protocols and curses in his own language::
XO_Horn says:
CEO:  You turned them off?  Under who's authority?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: stands squarely behind Sarah, drawing her mek'leth ::
CEO_KVort says:
XO: I'm am sorry but I did it on my own.
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::stands back and sighs, checking the aim on his disruptor::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
XO: Permission to teach this lil petaQ a lesson?
Adm_Kelnar says:
CO: A diplomatic mission to Valthos VII brought back an interesting program. I haven't seen it myself, yet, but I've been told it's popularity across the Empire is unprecidented. The setting is a skirmish combat simulation for two teams of up to nine members each.
CEO_KVort says:
COMP:Turn back on the safetys.
XO_Horn says:
CEO: There is a Chain of Command on this ship. ::allows her emotions from her recent news to take control:: You will request permission from the CO before breaking Starfleet protocol!  DO I Make Myself CLEAR?!?!?
CEO_KVort says:
::grunts:: XO: YES.
CO_Q`tor says:
ADM: Very well Admiral. I believe my staff are waiting at Holodeck 1.
CEO_KVort says:
XO:SIR!
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: waits for the XO to allow her to tear this petaQ apart ::
XO_Horn says:
CEO: Don't you grunt at me!  I may not be Klingon but I will take you out if you so much as glance at me with the wrong attitude!
Adm_Kelnar says:
CO: A keen crew. I can see my peers may have underestimated you. My team will meet you there, Captain.
CEO_KVort says:
*CO* :Permissiom to turn off safety proticals?
FCO_MJDoole says:
::stands over the CEO, crossing arms, looking very intimidating at him::
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::raises his eyebrow at the XO before looking back down at his weapon::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::lets out a low growl::
OPS_Cmdr_Horn says:
Self: Newbies!
CEO_KVort says:
::lets out his battle cry and gets ready for battle with the holodeck::
CO_Q`tor says:
::bows his head to the Admiral.:: ADM: Then by your leave Admiral, I will go and prepare.
Adm_Kelnar says:
CO: Dismissed, Captain.
XO_Horn says:
::sees the CIV out of the corner of her eye:: CIV: Don't push me Edrehn.  I've got enough pinned up in me at the moment to take out half of this scenario myself.
CEO_KVort says:
ALL: I ask for your forgiveness for I'm used to serving on a Klingnon Vessel.
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
XO: You are welcome too, commander. Just please do not take you anger at personal matters out on me.
CO_Q`tor says:
::turns and leaves as he hits his comm badge:: *CEO*: Negative. Admiral Kelnar has a special program that he will be using for the challenge.
CEO_KVort says:
ALL: And I am not used to your ways.
CO_Q`tor says:
*XO*: Commander Horn. Meet me in my quarters.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: growls at the CEO leaving no doubt he better shut up and pay attention ::
CEO_KVort says:
*CO*: I am ready and able for it.
FCO_MJDoole says:
::puts hand on CEO's shoulder and leans down:: ::in his ear, just loud enough for the XO to hear:: CEO: Talk to her like that again, and you won't have to worry about the holodeck. Do I make myself clear boy?
XO_Horn says:
CIV: Shut up before I shut you up.  You are here so you follow orders as well.
XO_Horn says:
::is suddenly very glad she won't have to deal with Edrehn anymore after this::
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::stands straight and at attention, saluting and replying:: XO: As you command, so shall I obey
XO_Horn says:
*CO* Coming Sir. ::leaves the group muttering to herself::
OPS_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Wonders where Starfleet gets these guys::
CEO_KVort says:
COMP: Begin program with me as sole participant.

ACTION: One of the practice opponents advances on the CEO

CO_Q`tor says:
::makes his way to his quarters where he takes his batlh'etlh down from the wall::
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::stands back at ease, leaning against a tree and looking at his weapon once more:: Self: Might as well understand the universe than understand officers
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: grabs the CEO and puts him on the ground ::
CEO_KVort says:
::charges and swings::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
COMPUTER: END PROGRAM!!!!
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: draws her knife ::
CEO_KVort says:
::draws his daqtagh::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CEO: You' will STOP NOW!
XO_Horn says:
::yells back:: CTO: Get them ready but don't do anything til I get back!
CEO_KVort says:
CTO: I was warming up.
XO_Horn says:
::watches the turbolift doors close and orders it to the CO's quarters::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CEO : You were not commanded to begin.
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::watches the opponent advance carefully and raises his disruptor, still checking the sights as he lets off a shot::
CO_Q`tor says:
::quickly changes into his Klingon leathers::
CEO_KVort says:
CTO: Just allow me to get into the mood.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CEO: You are a junior officer, you begin when you are commanded and stop when you are told to. GOT IT!
XO_Horn says:
::exits the turbolift still fuming and rings the chime on the CO's door::
CO_Q`tor says:
XO: Enter
CEO_KVort says:
::stands up::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: grabs the CEO by the collar and pushes him back::
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Looks at the CEO and CTO::
XO_Horn says:
::steps in:: CO: You wanted to see me, Sir.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
ALL : NOW, then.
CO_Q`tor says:
XO: I believe it is you that wanted to see me.
OPS_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Steps between the CTO and CEO:: CTO: Easy there!
CSO_Stelakh says:
CEO/CTO:  If I may.  This animosity among our own crew may prove to be our downfall.  I suggest that you contain your emotions and hold them for our opponents.
XO_Horn says:
CO: I will not be attending the briefing Sir.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
ALL: Sound off if you are ready to begin.
XO_Horn says:
CO: You should have received a copy of my new orders.
CEO_KVort says:
CTO: DO that again and I will give a demonstration on a way a full blooded warrior fights.
CSO_Stelakh says:
CTO:  I am prepared.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
Computer :Arch.
XO_Horn says:
::mumbles under her breath about how unexpected this change is::

ACTION: The archway appears

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: takes the CEO and tosses him out the door,CEO: You may wait outside for the CO or XO.  :: locks the doors ::
OPS_Cmdr_Horn says:
CTO/CEO: This petty bickering needs to stop!
CO_Q`tor says:
XO: New orders. I haven't received any new orders. ::goes to his computer screen and brings up incoming messages::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: turns and nods to OPS:: OPS: Are you ready?
CEO_KVort says:
::attempts to override the locks::
OPS_Cmdr_Horn says:
CTO: I am always ready!
CO_Q`tor says:
::Sure enough there is a message from Star Fleet concerning Commander Sarah Horn::
OPS_Cmdr_Horn says:
CTO: Are you prepared to actually work as team?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
OPS: Trust me, young Klingons only understand one thing, :: winks and smiles::
CO_Q`tor says:
::Reads the message and is torn between being happy for his XO, and angry at losing yet another member of his senior staff::
OPS_Cmdr_Horn says:
CTO: That is not the point.
OPS_Cmdr_Horn says:
CTO: We can straiten him up, but we have to work together to be victorious today.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
OPS: He'll be back and even more ready to take on the enemy.
CO_Q`tor says:
XO: I see. I suppose congratulations are in order.... Captain. Although I am not happy at the prospect of losing my XO.
CEO_KVort says:
*CO*: Your CTO has dishonored me by shoving me out of the holodeck and locking me out!
CEO_KVort says:
*CO*: I will Kill Your CTO Now!
XO_Horn says:
CO: I wasn't expecting it myself sir.  This ship has just become my home and now I am leaving again.
XO_Horn says:
CO: I will do my best to make sure we win this little game first though.
CSO_Stelakh says:
::He almost sighs, although not quite as a Vulcan would never deign to show an emotion so strongly, and slips quietly behind the CEO.::
CEO_KVort says:
*CTO*:Hab SoSlI' Quch!
CO_Q`tor says:
::already not in the best of moods over the orders from Star Fleet hits his commbadge and bellows out for all to hear:: *CEO*: I am on my way down there right now, and anyone of you Ha'DIbaH that is not lined up along the wall standing at attention will deal with me personally! Is there anybody there that does not understand this?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
*CO*: Nothing Sir.
CEO_KVort says:
*CO*:Permission to break down the door?
CO_Q`tor says:
XO: I understand Comman...... er Captain. You have been an invaluable asset to me. I shall miss you.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: motions everyone to the wall and stands at attention ::
XO_Horn says:
CO: Thank you Sir.  I left the CTO in charge.  Our new CEO is, um, interesting.  Quite the Klingon.  I don't believe he's used to Federation protocols.
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Stands at attention, his lirpa held at his side.::
CEO_KVort says:
::opens the door and lines up::
CO_Q`tor says:
XO: In the mean time we better get to the holodeck before the senior staff dishonors this ship in front of the Admiral and his staff.
CO_Q`tor says:
::motions for the XO to precede him:: XO: After you Captain.
CEO_KVort says:
ALL: Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam!
XO_Horn says:
CO: Thank you sir.  ::exits the quarters::  Sir, this seems to be more than a game to you.  Am I right?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: shakes her head and thinks we are not dying today unless the CO goes on a rampage ::
CSO_Stelakh says:
CEO:  ::Looks at the CEO::  No.
CSO_Stelakh says:
CEO:  Today is a good day for someone else to die.
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Returns to attention.::
CO_Q`tor says:
XO: My meeting with the Admiral was ineteresting. The Klingon High Command seems to think that this crew is soft. So this little challenge has become semi-official.
CEO_KVort says:
CTO: 'arlogh Qoylu'pu'?
CO_Q`tor says:
::walks side by side with Captain Horn as they proceed to the holodeck::
XO_Horn says:
CO: Semi-official?  How many of them do we need to kill before they know we are NOT soft? ::grins::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: looks at the CEO remaining silent and at attention as ordered::
Adm_Kelnar says:
::arrives outside the Holodeck with his aides and personal guards::
CSO_Stelakh says:
All:  Adrmiral on deck.
CEO_KVort says:
::snaps to attention::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: remains at attention ::
Adm_Kelnar says:
::grins and walks in:: ALL: So this is the best Q'tor could assemble? ::starts looking over the QIb crew::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: glares straight ahead, not flinching ::
CEO_KVort says:
::walks in after the admiral::
CO_Q`tor says:
XO: I have made a special deal with the Admiral. We win this challenge and we get new state of the art Klingon battle shuttles to replace our recent loss. We lose, and there is a son of a highly ranked Klingon official that needs....... he will be assigned to us.
XO_Horn says:
CO: Let me guess, this Klingon is a useless p'taH that nobody else wants?
CO_Q`tor says:
XO: the Admiral was not at liberty to say, but that was the impression that I got, yes.
OPS_Cmdr_Horn says:
Adm: Sir, If you question our combat abilities then try us now!
CO_Q`tor says:
::rounds the corner and approaches the holodeck entrance::
Adm_Kelnar says:
OPS: I intend to do just that, Commander! ::laughs::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::watches the CEO, waiting for him to do something stupid::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
ADM:  We challenge YOU :: glares with fire in her eyes ::
XO_Horn says:
CO: Well, make sure he dies honorably for sake of his house and be done with him! ::laughs::
Adm_Kelnar says:
::grins at the CTO:: The fires of Qo'noS still burn in your heart. It gladdens me to see the tales of our people going soft in Federation company are not all true.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
ADM: thlignan maH!
OPS_Cmdr_Horn says:
Adm: If you believe humans are weak then try me!
Adm_Kelnar says:
FCO: You there. Step forward, you seem a worthy opponent.
CEO_KVort says:
ADM: I am honored to meet you.
CSO_Stelakh says:
::He arches a brow at the admiral, but remains at attention.::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::does as the ADM says::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::stands to full 9 1/2 feet::
CO_Q`tor says:
::Opens the holodeck doors and steps in to find the Admiral giving his crew "the once over"::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: stands at attention stoic and proud ::
CEO_KVort says:
::stands like a rock::
OPS_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Snaps back to attention::
Adm_Kelnar says:
::looks up into the FCO's eyes, reaching back as his neck gets a twinge in it::
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Being a Vulcan, he stands more stoically than the CTO while at attention, and failing anything else to do at the moment.::
Adm_Kelnar says:
CO: Captain, I believe your crew do you credit. Let us find out if this is as true as I believe it to be.
CEO_KVort says:
CO: I am K'Vort,son of L'Tork,Reporting for duty.::Salutes the captain::
CO_Q`tor says:
ADM: My thanks Admiral. I would not trade this ship and crew for any other in the Empire or the Federation.
FCO_MJDoole says:
::reaches forward and "pops" the twinge out of the Admiral's neck:: ADM: Feel better sir? ::kneels to one knee so that the Admiral can look straight at him:: Is that better?
XO_Horn says:
::stands at attention behind the CO, proud to have been a part of the IKS Qlb and her crew::
Adm_Kelnar says:
::Frowns at the FCO, half-shocked at the strength he just experienced::
Adm_Kelnar says:
Computer: Load program Kelnar-Alpha-One.

ACTION: The scene shifts to a large room, with a giant rectangular metal cage in the middle

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