Summary - The crew of the U.S.S. Quirinus have been attacked by the Klingon vessel identified as the pirate vessel being operated by the Khali. The battle was fierce, but due to the efforts of the Quirinus staff the vessel was captured and her crew taken prisoner.

Captain's Sulek and Tannis have introduced themselves to Mayor Glenhill and the Guild Leader on Azhula, a woman by the name of Eula Prim. The pair, along with the guard, Lieutenant Kostandinos-Michaels have been left in the Mayor's office, awaiting the return of the Quirinus and her captured prize.

Pirates, Commanders on far away supply stations, Eula's prophecies and stories of the Aeon known as Qui'dinjori. None of it makes sense, but in some way it is all interconnected...

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Quirinus Mission - "A New Tale - After The Fall"=/\==/\=

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@*Quirinus* We've finished here.  Beams us back as soon as you are in range.  ::Quietly:: XO: Have the counselor try interviewing the captives.  Be sure she is well protected.

ACTION - The U.S.S. Quirinus moves into a geo-synchronous orbit over Azhula with the Klingon Bird of Prey in tow. At that same moment the Operations officer reports that they have an incoming transmission.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::On the bridge:: *CO*: Understood.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: On screen
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Sitting at her desk, updating Kraight’s medical file.::
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@::standing, he steps back towards the wall, waiting to be transported::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CNS*: Pangborn to Azhure.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: stands and steps away from the command chair to let Pangborn sit down ::  XO: Permission to beam over to the captured vessel, sir. I'll need to interface directly with the computer core to download its contents.

ACTION - An elderly woman in a non-Starfleet uniform takes shape on the holographic viewscreen. She is flanked by two gold uniformed officers, Starfleet. The emblem behind her is Starfleet.

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Looks up:: *XO*: Yes commander?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Granted, take an Engineering team with you and tell me how space-worthy she is. The captain doesn't want to tow her in, we're going to be sending our people to fly her, along with the prisoners.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: Understood.  :: leaves the bridge ::
Minister_Santiago says:
COM: XO: Greetings, Commander.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Completes the transfer of the prisoners to the Brig, arming the force field on the last cell ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CNS*: Special request from Sulek, you're to attempt to interview the captives, garner as much information as you can.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: Well. This was productive.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Duty OPS: Beam the away team back. *Sulek*: Prepare for transport, we have you in range
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Pauses a moment and then nods to herself.:: *XO*: Understood.  Where are they currently held?

ACTION - Long range sensors on the Quirinus detect a small civilian ship approaching Azhula at warp four. The vessel is carrying food supplies and has but one passenger aboard, Ensign Thursson.

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::readies for transport::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CNS*: They're in the brig
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@CIV: What was not said also spoke volumes. *XO* Understood.  Energize.

ACTION - In a shimmering blue light the two Captain's and Adrienne are beamed back to their home...they rematerialize without incident.

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Logging off her computer, she stands and exits the room.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: recruits Ens. Roebling from Engineering, and beams over to the Klingon vessel ::
Minister_Santiago says:
<Pirate Two> ::One of the Betazoid woman look Powers over from behind the force field. She obviously has a great deal of contempt for him:: CTO: Starfleet scum...you think you can march in here and just destroy our way of life?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::feels the energy beam take him and when it clears, the AT stands on the familiar pads of TR1::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
Pirate: I think nothing, just follow orders.
Minister_Santiago says:
<Pirate Two> CTO: Just another Starfleet drone? You're no better then the Gorn, or the Cardassians...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::stepping down:: CIV: Commander Kraight will be downloading all files from the pirate ship.  He should consult you about sending duplicate information to your organization soon.  ::moves toward the doors::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: As the lift deposits her on the correct deck, she steps off and walks down the hall toward the brig.  There she checks in with the security officer.::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Mocks a yawn ::  Pirate: Suppose not.  But you are, right?  :: Levels an eye ::  Tell me your sad, sad story.
FCO_Ens_Thursson says:
#::sits among the crates and barrels of food and stares at a PADD in his hand while waiting to meet up with his new ship::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
TO: You may return to duty, Lt.
Minister_Santiago says:
<Pirate Two> CTO: Sad doesn't even cut it. Life on the fringe isn't easy...but I suppose growing up on the core worlds you wouldn't know anything about that. We have to fight to survive out here...we don't have your fancy starships...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:;faces the screen:: Minister: First Officer Pangborn here.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::exits the room and heads down the hall to the TL::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
Pirate: Pity.  But, then, I suppose that's the life you pick...
Minister_Santiago says:
COM: XO: Commander Pangborn...while I do not normally converse with members of Starfleet Staff, I come to you with new standing orders...::She clutches a PADD in her bony fingers::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: the two Starfleet officers materialize in the Klingon engineering bay ::  Roebling: Check the warp drive and impulse engines. I'll verify that the navigational systems are online once I am in the computer core.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: As the officer lets her in, she quietly moves to join Bill.::
Minister_Santiago says:
<Pirate Two> CTO: It beats being a brainless drone...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::frowns:: COM: Minister: Go ahead
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::enters TL:: Computer: Bridge. ::the familiar hum of the lift begins::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ <Roebling> CSO: Aye, sir.  :: she turns to her tasks ::
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::nods and returns to the bridge::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
Pirate: How is that?  It seems I'm on the proper side of the force field.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: Good. I'm looking forward to seeing what information he's collected. ::heads to the bridge with the captain:: Would that there was one sector anywhere in the alpha quadrant that was free of underworld elements.
Minister_Santiago says:
COM: XO: As you know, Commander, the region surrounding the Synod has been rather chaotic following the conflict that has recently passed...many of the 4th Fleet forces have been assigned simple peace keeping and cleanup missions over the past several weeks...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
COM: Minister: Go on....
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::arriving bridge:: CIV: It is the nature of sentient species...both good  and bad must exist.  The balance of the IDIC. ::as he steps off, he sees the XO in discussion with someone on screen::
Minister_Santiago says:
<Pirate Two> ::She glares through the field at him and notices Azhure:: CTO: At least I make my own choices...who is this? Your boss...?
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::stepping off the turbolift onto the bridge, he glances over at the monitor, and sees the Minister speaking with the XO; he listens in::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: finds his way down a gangway to the computer core... manages to bypass the security codes in a few minutes, and enters ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
Pirate: You could call it that.  I think she prefers the term "fiancée."
Minister_Santiago says:
COM: XO: With chaos come those who chose to take advantage of that chaos. While I do not support it, the Syndicate has requested the presence of the Quirinus. It appears that there are fears that the instability in the region may allow the Xherivhan conflicts to spill into our territory.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::stepping down next to his XO:: XO: Commander...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::nods:: CO: Captain.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Looks at the screen:: COM: Minister: Please forgive my late arrival.  I have just returned from an Away Team.  I am Captain Sulek.
Minister_Santiago says:
::The elderly woman nods and her eyes glance over towards Tannis as well:: COM: CO/CIV: Captains...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks like the veins in his neck are about to explode:: COM: Minister: Well. I'm sure we'll do all we can to help them. Especially seeing as they were *so* much help *during* the Synod war. ::pained smile::
Minister_Santiago says:
<Pirate Two> CTO: She looks like a concubine...::The Betazoid woman sits down in her cell and folds her arm across her chest, ignoring Azhure:: What are you going to do with us, great and terrible Starfleet officer?
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::he tips his head slightly forward in acknowledgement::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Her eyes smile briefly, before she looks more fully at the Betazoid::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Pirate two: What do you know of Eula?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ <Roebling> *CSO*: Sir, the engines have taken a beating. It'll take me at least three hours to bring the warp drive on line.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Minister: The Syndicate has requested? Recent information indicates that the Syndicate Ambassador, Qui has left hir post and taken the title of Aeon. Is there an indication of a split in the Syndicate?
Minister_Santiago says:
<Pirate Two> CNS: Eula? You mean that nagging 'kzahn' Prim? She's a pain if you ask me...wish someone would have knocked her out of power years ago...
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Pirate two: What did she tell you?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ *Roebling*: I have every confidence in you, Ensign... but to speed the process, have two of your colleagues in Engineering beam over to assist. That should cut the repair time.
Minister_Santiago says:
COM: CO: It appears that our once ally Qui'dinjori has quelled those who opposed hir...and has elevated hirself to a newly appointed position. We suspect fowl play. You must ensure that their conflict does not endanger our citizens...
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::quietly, so as not to interrupt the CO's COM conversation:: XO: Sir, there's a civilian craft en route to Azhula - about 5 minutes out.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
TO: Can you identify it? Is it registered?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ <Roebling> *CSO*: Aye, sir. 
Minister_Santiago says:
<Pirate Two> CNS: She wanted us to stay away from what she called "her planet." As if she owned Azhula. Arrogant woman. Just because she screwed whoever she needed to in order to get the title of Guild Master, she thinks that she controls this whole region of space...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Minister: I understand.  What action is authorized should this new force threaten?
Minister_Santiago says:
COM: CO: Do whatever is necessary to protect the safety of the Federation...and Captain...
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
XO: Terran cargo ship, 3 on board.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Pirate two: Guild master?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::waits::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::quietly:: CO: Please tell them they can all go to hell.
Minister_Santiago says:
<Pirate Two> CNS: Eula Prim, she's head of the Trading Guild that runs this whole area...you do know who the trading guild is? Don't you? ::She sighs and rolls her eyes::
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::crosses his arms over his chest as the conversation continues::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: spends several minutes setting up an interface to the core and checking the data feeds ::
Minister_Santiago says:
<Pirate Two> CTO: I thought you went to your shiny Academy to get smarter...not degrade to the intelligence of a Klingon...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
TO: Hail them when they are in range.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Pirate Two: Humour this concubine... who or what is the trading guild?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: I believe we are about to be asked to put the fire of hell out, if possible. But given the nature of the region we will be using a teaspoon to carry the water.
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
XO: Gotcha ::waits for the cargo ship to get close enough::
Minister_Santiago says:
COM: CO: Do not fail this time. Captain Tannis will continue to monitor your investigation into the Khali. Your priority, Captain Sulek, is Qui. ::She presses some buttons on her computer to transmit information to the Quirinus:: That is all.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: I have to say, your use of humour never fails me Captain
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Minister:  Understood.  Sulek out.
Minister_Santiago says:
<Pirate Two> CNS: They're a merchant group that runs most of the colonies within the nearby sectors. Starfleet isn't around often enough, so they run the trade...and we provide..."protection." ::She smiles in a sarcastic manner::
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::looks down at his feet for a second, as the minister mentions him::

ACTION - The transmission cuts and the viewscreen is left with the Starfleet Command logo. The Operations officer reports they've received assignment orders for a new officer, Ensign Erik Thursson...and coordinates for their next assignment.

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
XO: They're in range, sir ::hails the civilian craft::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: So we're going back to the back end of the universe. Great.

ACTION - The civilian craft responds with audio only, identifying them as the Guild Trading Vessel Sinister. They're carrying food supplies to Guild Master Prim on Azhula.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::walks off TL and reports to Engineering station for duty::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::nods at the XO to signal his presence on the Bridge::

ACTION - The Klingon vessel creaks and lights flicker on the vessel as the power levels fluctuate.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ *CO*: Kraight to Quirinus.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::not turning to see him walk in:: CEO: Telarus: You're late. Again.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turning:: CIV: It seems you are our watcher.  Since the Minister knows you are here, and her last statement was something of a threat, is there anything else I should know about your duties?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
TO: Identify us, and let them pass
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
XO: It's a Guild trading vessel, carrying food supplies to Ms. Prim ::refuses to use her first name::
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::nods to the XO::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Looks at the Betazoid:: Pirate Two: You are lucky... you actually owe your life to that nag.  :: Lightly touches Bill's arm to indicate she was done.::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
XO: I apologize, sir. There were things that required my immediate attention in Engineering before reporting to the Bridge.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: It was not a threat, it was a statement of fact, captain. Your mission? And of course she knows I'm on board. My posting is not classified.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CEO: Late is late. You were late again, this is your last warning. Get here on time.
Minister_Santiago says:
<Pirate Two> CNS: I own nothing to anyone...especially you Starfleet swine...::She spits over towards the shield::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
XO: Aye, sir ::firmly::
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: Not to worry, captain. So long as we stick to the priorities, you need not worry about any conspiracy... ::smiles toothily::

ACTION - The civilian vessel drops out of warp on the edge of the system. One of the "crew" informs Erik that they have arrived and he should prepare his belongings.

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Looks at the woman, her eyes intense, her voice quiet.:: Pirate two: Believe as you will... :: With a nod, she turns to leave.::
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
XO: They're also carrying an officer for us, or so they say - we getting someone new?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CIV: I would indeed hope not.  Now to the business at hand.  Suggestions as to what to do with the Khali/Pirates and their vessel.  We probably should not ask Prim to take them over.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::irritated:: *CSO*: Pangborn here
FCO_Ens_Thursson says:
#::puts the PADD in one of his bags and gathers his stuff to be ready for transport::

ACTION - As Azhure turns a vision of something strikes her and she nearly collapses due to sudden pain. She sees Crossroads Station burning, holes littering the hull. A Lilithine vessel opens fire and the area around Command & Control is obliterated...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
TO: I believe we are taking on crew, transport him over.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Her eyes closing tightly, she reaches for the wall for balance, leaning against it.::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Narrows his eyes, then looks on in worry,  He grabs her shoulders ::  CNS: Commander?

ACTION - The small civilian ship moves through the system en route to Azhula. The ship moves on a direct course towards the Quirinus.

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
XO: Aye. ::sends the instructions to the TR chief to have the new officer beamed to the Q::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: She turns toward the voice.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ *XO*: Commander, the Klingon vessel's engines will need several hours work to be made space-worthy again. Her nav system is online and functioning. I have established a link to the computer core, and the download of her databases will be complete in about 22 minutes.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: Do you want a suggestion based upon my legal interpretation, or on what I'd prefer to see happen to them? 

ACTION - The fires continue to burn as the image is left in Azhure's mind. The image begins to fade, and in the background she can see another vessel, the Quirinus...adrift in space...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CSO*: Understood. The captain is back, I will confer with him and get back to you. Beam back when you are done
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Well what do you think? Do we camp out long enough to get the Klingon ship working?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CIV: I thought to send them and their ship with a small security force and crew to nearest station.  A legal interpretation would be best I think.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ *XO*: Acknowledged. Kraight out.

ACTION - Power in the section where Kraight is in goes dark. Only several feet away the lights remain on, casting long black shadows throughout the cramped Klingon ship.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
XO: Sir what would you like for me to work on sir?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: looks up :: 

ACTION - The civilian ship slows near the Quirinus as they approach. The ship's Captain notices the Klingon vessel in tow and decides not to question it. He signals for a beam-out, and in a shimmer of blue lights Ensign Thursson is beamed into the transporter room of the Quirinus.

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Looks over Azhure's face, and feels caught in her eyes... the colour is... off, somehow.  They are not focused, the irises are all wrong, and he feels almost as if he could be drawn in - to another world ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Sags against Bill.::
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: Well. I'm not going to share with you my legal interpretation, correct though it may be, since I'm not a lawyer. We need to keep our hands on them. This is an important development in intelligence efforts; I can only imagine what they know about the organization to which they belong.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: turns on his wrist light and looks around ::  *Roebling*: Ensign... I have lost lighting in the core. Would you please take a moment and bring it back online?

ACTION - The vision fades, and for a brief moment Azhure can almost swear that the Betazoid woman who was once in her cell is gone...she blinks, and the image of the pirate returns. She still sits, arms crossed over her chest, looking rather unhappy.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CIV: Download the files, leave or destroy the ship and transfer our prisoners at first opportunity to a station headed Federation vessel?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Her fingers digging into Bill's arm, she slowly straightens and moves to leave the room.::
FCO_Ens_Thursson says:
::materializes in the transporter room, nods at the operator, picks up his stuff and goes to find his quarters to drop off his stuff before reporting to the bridge::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: With a small glance around, Bill helps to take Azhure from the Brig itself.  Once they are outside, he looks at Azhure, again concerned ::  CNS: Do you need medical help?

ACTION - The lights near Kraight flicker back to life, but are noticeably weaker. The hull of the ship groans as if it were in pain...

CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: If you give me some time, I can arrange for the appropriate authorities to pick up our prisoners for safe transport. As for the vessel, I wonder if it might be possible for us to salvage the vessel for our own purposes.
Minister_Santiago says:
<Pirate Two> CNS: Look at the concubine swoon...::She chuckles to herself as Powers and Azhure leave. She rests her back against the cell wall and sighs::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CIV: An interesting thought.  Contact your people.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ *Roebling*: Thank you, Ensign.  :: returns to monitoring the data transfer ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Outside the door, she leans against the wall, her eyes closed tight in pain, her voice reflecting that:: CTO: One can run only so fast... :: slowly shakes her head::  We are returning to Crossroads.  The paths that reach from it are covered in blood.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: Get repair teams on the bird of prey.  Set in course transmitted.  It's time we move on to our next orders.  We will, for the time being taking the Klingon ship with us.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: I will do so immediately, captain.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Aye Sir
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::hears the Captain's order to the XO and stands by for order from the XO::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CEO: Get round the clock repair teams on the Klingon bird of prey. Do the best you can
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Looks concerned ::  CNS: I'm... worried about you, Commander.  I would be deeply upset if we returned to that danger zone and something were to happen to you.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
XO: Aye, sir. Permission to beam aboard the Klingon vessel to begin assessment?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CEO: Have at it
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
CO: Sir, there's an incoming communication for you from Ms. Prim, on the surface
FCO_Ens_Thursson says:
:: drops his stuff off in his quarters and then heads off to the TL :: TL: Bridge.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: Contact the planet and thank them for their time. We will be leaving shortly.  Any information they have regarding trade with Aeon Qui, would be helpful and they may transmit to us.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Moves close to him and ignoring anyone around, not caring, wraps her arms around him and holds him tight.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: Lay in course.  Takes us out of orbit.  Warp 5 as soon as we clear.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: sighs lightly ::  CNS: I'm serious.  We've been unable to sufficiently protect ourselves from this Executioner.  You've disappeared once... what happens if you leave again?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: Contact the Away Teams on the bird of prey and let them know what's happening.

ACTION - The Duty Ops confirms the information and transmits it to Kraight and those of the Away Team.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
*Engineering*: Teams Alpha and Charlie report to shuttle bay with damage control equipment. Bravo shift you have 24 hour watch split team according to department guidelines.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::he moves over towards a free communications console, and starts transmitting an encrypted message...::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*CTO* We will be keeping the prisoners until Captain Tannis can arrange transport to Starfleet authorities.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Whispers:: CTO: I am sorry... there is no guarantees in life.  You cannot always protect me.  Just love me...  ::Sighs::  I need to speak with the captain.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::gets up and heads off the TL and nods in acknowledgement to the XO:: TL: Transporter Room

ACTION - The Turbolift doors slide open and Erik Thursson sees the bridge of the U.S.S. Quirinus for the first time.

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Frees a hand to tap his commbadge ::  *CO*: Understood, Captain.  I will make sure they are very uncomfortable until then.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: After a moment, lets go and gently pushes away.::  *CO*: Captain, we need to talk.
FCO_Ens_Thursson says:
:: arrives on the bridge and steps out of the turbolift and looks around the bridge before walking over to the XO :: XO: Ensign Erik Thursson reporting for duty, sir.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
*Ens. Whitacre / Lt. Childe*: Please report to the transporter room when you set your teams into the shuttle we are beaming over in advance. Bring your tricorders, Type II Phasers, tool kits and a couple of portable generators.

ACTION - The U.S.S. Quirinus begins to move away from Azhula. The message from Guild Master Prim is stored in the ship's database for Captain Sulek to review at a later time...

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::rethinking:: Helm: Move to course at recommended speed, since we will have crew aboard.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
<Lt. Childes>: *CEO*: Aye sir. ::responds for both of them::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: Ensign ::shakes hands:: Good to have you aboard. Feel free to make yourself acquainted with ships systems before you assume your position.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::walks out of TL and into Transporter Room::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Azhure* Understood.  Will meet you in ready room as soon as you arrive.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
Crewman: Energize when ready and beam over Lt. Childes and Ens. Whitacre to my coordinates when they arrive. ::grabs his tool kit::
FCO_Ens_Thursson says:
:: shakes the XO's hand :: XO: Thank you, sir. I had enough time on my trip to read up on the Quirinus. With your permission, I will assume my position now, sir.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Steps up and gives him a kiss::  CTO: I will talk with you later...
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
<Crewman>: Energizing...::taps console::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::dematerializes::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: Take your console then ::smiles::
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: Captain, I've arranged for a rendezvous at the edge of the Xherivhan for transport of our prisoners.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Nice to have some new blood on board
FCO_Ens_Thursson says:
:: nods at the XO and takes his place at the helm ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CIV: Understood.  XO: Indeed.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::starts to search around the smoke and busted hoses and bulkheads shining wrist light around::
FCO_Ens_Thursson says:
:: engages the warp drive ::

ACTION - Lieutenant David Telarus materialized aboard the Klingon vessel, who's databases identify it as the "Crimson Dragon." At that same time the U.S.S. Quirinus, with the Klingon ship in tow go to warp, en route to the Xherivhan. They are returning to the Crossroads...

ACTION - "I shall pass through hellfire and light and face the demons of my past. No spirit of darkness shall lead me astray, for I shall remain vigilant in my quest..."...their quest, to protect the Federation. Their enemies are many, the Lilithine, the Khali...and even a traitor, hidden in the shadows amongst them...

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