Note: This was the final mission of the I.K.S. QIb

<TO_Shras> ::in the lounge scoping out the ladies::

<CO_Mordane> ::sitting in his ready room, which seems more like a hollowed out supply closet, going over paperwork on his desk::  I never realized how much had to be filed prior to a ship's launch. 

<Cmdr_O`Shea> ::walks through the bridge and across to the ready room::

<FCO_Starlight-Rose> ::sits in lounge just relaxing;:

<CTO_Ravenprowler> :: in her office ripping stupid junk off the walls ::

<XO_Bauer> ::On the bridge of the ship continuing to familiarize himself with systems and consoles::

<TO_Shras> :: grabs a bottle of real bloodwine and heads for the CTO's office::

<Cmdr_O`Shea> ::knocks on the door::

<CO_Mordane> ::really isn't used to the 'real door' thing yet::  Enter.  Good luck finding a place to stand, much less sit. 

<XO_Bauer> ::Sees O'Shea at the Captain's door::

<Cmdr_O`Shea> ::enters the ready room and almost knocks into the table::  CO: Good day, Captain.  Commander Patrick O'Shea reporting for duty, sir.

<TO_Shras> ::arrives at her office and knocks on the door hoping she is not in a bad mood::

<CO_Mordane> O'Shea: Welcome aboard, Mr. O'Shea.  OK, now that the formalities are out of the way...what's up? 

<CTO_Ravenprowler> :: puts up the crest of her house, straightening it so it hangs just right on the bulkhead ::

<XO_Bauer> ::Reads through specs on weapons systems::

<Cmdr_O`Shea> CO: Well, sir.  You really need a debriefing on the situation, and the upcoming mission.

<CO_Mordane> O'Shea: Darned accurate assessment, considering I haven't a clue what we're doing yet. 

<CTO_Ravenprowler> :: puts up the battle record of the IKS QIb ::

<XO_Bauer> ::Reading:: SELF: Wow...That's cool...

<Cmdr_O`Shea> ::nods::  CO: Thought as much, sir.  ::stood, a little awkwardly::

<TO_Shras> ::waits out side and knocks on the CTO's door again::

<CTO_Ravenprowler> Door: ENTER!

<TO_Shras> ::enters::

<CO_Mordane> ::folds his hands and leans back in his chair, careful not to tip it over::  O'Shea: So what do I need to know Mr. O'shea. 

<TO_Shras> CTO: I have a gift for you.

<FCO_Starlight-Rose> ::sits in a day dream just thinking about the past::

<CTO_Ravenprowler> :: turns with a bat'leth in hand, since she was just about to hang it on the wall :: TO: What's that?

<Cmdr_O`Shea> CO: Three Taq'uah ships, the Faq'at, the Sla'nistra and the Miz'nareal, were all crippled by a Ritanai attack.

<CTO_Ravenprowler> :: hangs a replicated bat'leth on the bulkhead ::

<TO_Shras> ::holds out the bloodwine::

<TO_Shras> CTO: I am told this is a very good year.

<XO_Bauer> *FCO*: Ensign Starlight Rose, report to the bridge, please.

<CO_Mordane> O'Shea: How big was the Ritanai force? 

<FCO_Starlight-Rose> *XO* I will be r-r-right ther-r-re Sir-r-r-r...::jumps up and heads to the bridge::

<CTO_Ravenprowler> :: takes the bottle and looks at the label :: TO: 2309 a very good year, indeed.  We shall drink it when we stand once again on the QIb!

<XO_Bauer> ::Continues  with some navigational systems::

<Cmdr_O`Shea> CO: One ship.  You'll note from Ambassador Taq'uah's report that the Taq'uah vessels are approximately four times the size of a Sovereign Class ship.

<XO_Bauer> SELF: Good reading.

<FCO_Starlight-Rose> ::flips out on the bridge:: XO: I am her-r-re Sir-r-r

<TO_Shras> CTO: Yes. I can not wait till we step foot on her.

<CO_Mordane> ::jaw drops::  You're telling me, three warships, bigger than anything we've got, were taken out by one vessel? 

<XO_Bauer> FCO: Aaahhh Ensign, yes. Please take the helm.

<Cmdr_O`Shea> CO: Sir, yes, sir.

<CO_Mordane> O'Shea: Why do I get the feeling Starfleet is trying to kill me?  I suppose it gets worse? 

<FCO_Starlight-Rose> XO: alr-r-right Sir-r-r. ::flips into the seat at the helm::

<Cmdr_O`Shea> CO: Well, this wouldn't be a serious problem for the Federation, but we're hearing reports that the Ritanai are extending their boundaries, some of which are becoming pretty close to Federation space.

<XO_Bauer> FCO: I thought maybe we could run a few test, maybe we could both become more familiar with this vessel. What do you think?

<CO_Mordane> O'Shea: And Starfleet's worried we'll be the next target. 

<FCO_Starlight-Rose> XO: Alr-r-right Sir-r-r we can do that...

<TO_Shras> CTO: Are we armed well?

<Cmdr_O`Shea> CO: Naturally.

<CTO_Ravenprowler> TO: No, we are nothing more than a huge blimp in space, no maneuverability, and weapons well short of what they need to be.

<XO_Bauer> FCO: Great. And if I get stuck I'll ask you.

<Cmdr_O`Shea> CO: The reason we're here is because the Faq'at was carrying vital information on the Ritanai's offence and defense plans.  That information is viewed by the Taq'uah as essential for their survival.

<FCO_Starlight-Rose> XO: ok...

<CO_Mordane> O'Shea: So this is an information retrieval mission? 

<TO_Shras> CTO: Makes me feel safe.::says sarcastically:

<CTO_Ravenprowler> :: hands a PADD to the TO with weapons and shield capabilities ::

<TO_Shras> ::Frowns at the list::

<Cmdr_O`Shea> CO: Partly.

<CO_Mordane> O'Shea: Well they can't expect us to do anything to stop the Ritanai on our own, so what else is there? 

<XO_Bauer> FCO: What time do your friends start work?

<FCO_Starlight-Rose> ::running test on the navigation systems::  XO: I hate to say this but I am not sur-r-re.. I am new just like you.....

<Cmdr_O`Shea> CO: The Ritanai communicate through direct contact into the brain.  It's highly invasive and very painful.

<CO_Mordane> O'Shea: I'm sure highly effective though, especially for interrogations. 

<XO_Bauer> *CTO*: Lt. Cmdr. Tigs, may I inquire as to what you are up to?

<Cmdr_O`Shea> CO: If they were on our side, I'm sure they'd be highly advantageous.  Unfortunately for us, they're not.

<CO_Mordane> ::sighs as the situation gets worse and waits for further information:: 

<Cmdr_O`Shea> CO: The Taq'uah have been working on a chemical solution to the invasive communication.  There was a test serum on the Sla'nistra.

<CTO_Ravenprowler> *XO*: I would appreciates if you would address me properly, sir.  A meeting of the Tactical staff is in progress.

<CO_Mordane> O'Shea: It's beginning to sound like the Taq'uah put all their eggs in one basket, and we're supposed to filter through the debris and find the yolks. 

<Cmdr_O`Shea> CO: All of the Taq'uah computer systems need to be downloaded to the Tiree and shut down in order to stop the Ritanai from gaining access to their technology.

<TO_Shras> :: writes down for ways to increase phaser power::

<Cmdr_O`Shea> CO: The Taq'uah just got unlucky, sir.

<CO_Mordane> O'Shea: What makes you think the attacking ship didn't already download all this information? 

<XO_Bauer> *CTO*: After your meeting I'd like to see you on the bridge.  Who is covering TAC on the bridge?

<Cmdr_O`Shea> CO: The Ritanai ship was badly damaged also, to be sure.

<FCO_Starlight-Rose> ::thinks to self this is going to be one crew to really watch out::

<Cmdr_O`Shea> CO: They returned as soon as the three ships were down.

<CO_Mordane> O'Shea: I see, so we're hoping to get there before the Ritanai do, and retrieve all of this data. 

<Cmdr_O`Shea> CO: Exactly.

<XO_Bauer> FCO: It is difficult being "new" isn't it?

<CO_Mordane> O'Shea: Do we have any idea how much time we have? 

<CTO_Ravenprowler> *XO*:  MCPO DloraH has the bridge, Commander.

<FCO_Starlight-Rose> XO: Yes Sir-r-r it is....  I just tr-r-ry to stay out of ever-r-ryones way..  The navigational systems ar-r-re all in wor-r-rking or-r-rder-r-r..

<DloraH> :: enters the bridge with several PADD in his hands ::

<Cmdr_O`Shea> CO: Very little, sir.  The Ritanai appear not to waste any time in anything.

<XO_Bauer> FCO: I'm sure you have it under control.  I just like to see each department represented on the bridge.  ::Sees CO::

<CO_Mordane> O'Shea: Seems pretty cut and dry...and it'll probably turn into massive chaos.  Anything else I should know? 

<FCO_Starlight-Rose> XO: I can understand that.

<Cmdr_O`Shea> CO: Not that I'm aware of, sir.

<TO_Shras> CTO: We can run the phasers through the warpcore, that will increase phaser power twice as much, and increase efficiency by 30 percent.

<CTO_Ravenprowler> :: Nods to the TO:: TO: And I think we can boost cannons by rerouting auxiliary power ::

<XO_Bauer> FCO: Can I ask you a personal question?

<TO_Shras> CTO: We will make a fighting ship out of this thing.

<CO_Mordane> O'Shea: Then I suppose we had better get started, or else we'll run into some very large opposition when we get there. 

<Cmdr_O`Shea> ::smiles::  CO: Likely, sir

<CO_Mordane> ::stands and makes to leave the ready room:: 

<CTO_Ravenprowler> TO: We have no choice now do we?  I think Challenger could blow this tub of lard out of the sky.

<CO_Mordane> ::heads out to the bridge::  XO: Mr. Bauer, are we ready for flight? 

<XO_Bauer> CO: Aye, Sir. I believe we are.

<FCO_Starlight-Rose> XO: Yes Sir-r-r  what question?

<TO_Shras> TO: Yes. We should also decrease the shield bubble as close as we can the ship's hull. That way we don't have to use as much energy and can increase shield strength.

<CO_Mordane> XO: Then let's get under way.  I'll fill you in en route. 

<Cmdr_O`Shea> ::follows Mordane out to the bridge::

<XO_Bauer> CO: Aye, Sir.

<CTO_Ravenprowler> :: sits back in her chair :: TO: Do you think you might rig the deflector array to emanate a graviton pulse?

<XO_Bauer> FCO: Ensign prepare to get under way.

<FCO_Starlight-Rose> XO: Yes Sir-r-r... Is there anything else you wanted to ask me Sir-r-r?

<TO_Shras> CTO: As a former CEO I think I can pull it off.

<FCO_Starlight-Rose> ::gets systems in order to get on with this adventure::

<XO_Bauer> *CTO*: Lt. Cmdr. Tigs. We are getting underway. Please report to the bridge and take your station.

<XO_Bauer> CO: Destination Sir?

<TO_Shras> ::hears the comm:: CTO: I will join you.

<FCO_Starlight-Rose> *Shipwide* we are fixing to get underway...

<CTO_Ravenprowler> :: looks at the TO:: TO:  Who is Commander Tigs?

<TO_Shras> CTO: I believe you.

<CO_Mordane> ::hands Bauer a PADD::  XO: We're heading for the Cardassian border Mr. Bauer.  Heading 125 mark 13, best speed. 

<CTO_Ravenprowler> TO: Interesting that he chooses not to follow protocols.

<FCO_Starlight-Rose> XO: ever-r-rything is in or-r-rder-r-r to go

<CTO_Ravenprowler> *CO*: On my way, Ravenprowler out.

<TO_Shras> ::follows the CTO::

<XO_Bauer> ::Reads the PADD. Enters on console:: FCO: Set navigational to the coordinates coming up on your screen...::Punches it:: ...now.

<CTO_Ravenprowler> :: walks slowly around to the lift ::

<FCO_Starlight-Rose> ::sets the coordinates:: XO: Done Sir-r-r

<XO_Bauer> CO: Cardassians? You don't say?

<XO_Bauer> CO: Ready on your mark , Sir.

<CO_Mordane> FCO: Once we've requested clearance for departure, and initiated undocking protocols, you may engage Ensign. 

<CTO_Ravenprowler> :: thinks they need more lifts on this ship ::

<TO_Shras> ::finds a lift:: CTO: Found one.

<FCO_Starlight-Rose> CO: Since I am the FCO I believe you are talking to me Sir-r-r.  So when ever-r-r you want to go. Let Know Sir-r-r..  ::giggles under breath::

<TO_Shras> ::holds the Lift for her::

<CTO_Ravenprowler> :: sweeps in still thinking about tactical plans ::

<XO_Bauer> ::Takes a seat::

<TO_Shras> ::sets the lift for the bridge and gets it to go faster::

<CO_Mordane> FCO: We're on a tight schedule, so the faster you can get clearance from the Starbase, the better. 

<TO_Shras> ::arrives at the Bridge with the CTO::

<CTO_Ravenprowler> :: walks out of the lift with a nod to DloraH, stands at station ::

<TO_Shras> ::takes TAC 2::

<DloraH>:: salutes the CTO in classic Klingon style, and leaves the bridge ::

<XO_Bauer> ::Nods to CTO::

<TO_Shras> ::whistles::

<CTO_Ravenprowler> :: give the XO nothing more than a glance as she goes about her system checks ::

<FCO_Starlight-Rose> ::gets the ship going slowly::

<TO_Shras> ::sends a list of modifications to the XO  and CO to be approved::

<XO_Bauer> ::Sees everybody at there station and all is under way.  Thinks this is a very big moment.  The real beginning::

<CTO_Ravenprowler> CO: Tactical is green and good to go, Captain.

<CO_Mordane> CTO: Glad to hear it Commander. 

<XO_Bauer> CO: Feels good.  Don't it, Sir?

<TO_Shras> ::whistles some black sabbath he picked up::

<FCO_Starlight-Rose> ::keeps a slow go till we are  clear of the station::

<Cmdr_O`Shea> ACTION: The Tiree moves gracefully out of the dock, with only a minor scratch on the dock doors......<EG>