Quirinus (mirror) Mission 10804.21

starring

Mitch Travis as Captain Sulek 
Keith LaHue as XO Ben Pangborn 
Christopher Dickinson as Billy Bob Powers 
Jeffrey G. Brown as Kraight 
Ed Selgas as David Telarus 
Karriaunna Scotti as Azhure 

and

Mike Horton, Ship Manager

Chris Dickinson, Special Guest Ship Manager

MISSION PROLOGUE: When we last saw them, the Quirinus was forced to abandon the Orion space station during an Alliance attack.  The motivations of the Alliance were unknown - they seemed to be indiscriminate in their attack and allowed many of the docked vessels to leave. The Quirinus has spent the last hour hiding behind the next planet in the system, awaiting a rendezvous with Sulek's lover.  Their position has kept them hidden from the Alliance patrols, but kept the Alliance movements hidden from them....

=/\==/\= BEGIN Quirinus (mirror) Mission 10804.21: Reflections =/\==/\=
=/\==/\= Episode 8 =/\==/\=

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::on bridge at command station::  Kraight: Anything on scramble of T'Lir's ship?
Ben_Pangborn says:
::More relaxed than usual, sitting on the bridge of the Quirinus::
Kraight says:
:: monitoring sensors, which are all on max sensitivity ::  Sulek: None yet, sir.
Ben_Pangborn says:
Sulek: What kind of ship are we looking for?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: It will be a Vulcan scout ship.  Crew of 8 or so.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Have you been monitoring Alliance chatter?
Ben_Pangborn says:
::hands him a padd:: Sulek: Here's the supplies we picked up at the station. There were some really gross smelly green vegetables you should like.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Excellent   :: looks over the padd ::
Ben_Pangborn says:
Sulek: We're still a a little light on photon torpedoes. Ask Powers for the specifics.
Host CTO_Powers says:
:: Glances up from his intense observation of the local sector ::  CO: Chatter has been minimal.
Azhure says:
:: Quietly slips onto the bridge ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: When haven't we been light on heavy weapons.
T`Lir says:
@ :: On the bridge or her ship watching as they approach the moon of Orion II.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Try opening the Vulcan scrambled frequency... perhaps she will try there.
Ben_Pangborn says:
Kraight: Did we ever let Telarus out of the agony booth? Not that it matters... much.  ::sanguine::
Kraight says:
:: taps several controls :: Sulek: Channel open.  :: pause :: The engineer's eight hours have not yet elapsed.
Ben_Pangborn says:
::laughs:: Kraight: He'll think twice about disappearing on us again.
Kraight says:
Pangborn: Assuming he ever thinks again.
Azhure says:
:: Lifts a brow, wondering if he would even be sane enough to leave ::
T`Lir says:
@ :: Looks toward her communications officer and nods her head ::
Kraight says:
Sulek: Message coming in on the scrambled channel, sir.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Nature of the message?
Kraight says:
Sulek: A request for a verification code, and our coordinates.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Send.
Kraight says:
:: transmits the reply ::
T`Lir says:
@ :: As the information comes through, she looks toward her tactical officer.  At his nod, she orders flight to proceed. ::
Ben_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Any idea when the main thrust of the attack on the alliance will take place?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Take us to battle ready, in case it's a trap or some unwanted visitors trace the signal.
Host CTO_Powers says:
CO: Understood.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: It is uncertain at this point.  I suppose it depends on when the rest of the rebel fleet is in position.
T`Lir says:
@ :: As she is informed the Quirinus is on sensors, she orders her ship to yellow alert.::
Ben_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I'm uncertain as to why I feel this way, but I am sure we will prevail when the time comes.
Kraight says:
:: checks a readout ::  Sulek: Vessel on approach, Captain. A Vulcan scout ship.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: Take us out to meet the Vessel.
T`Lir says:
@ :: Orders helm to come to a stop and tactical to stand prepared.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Open scrambled channel.  Send simple message.  ::looks over a Azure::   Wife... you are unharmed?
Kraight says:
:: complies ::
Azhure says:
:: Watching Sulek, says nothing.::
T`Lir says:
@ :: Turns toward communication and nods:: COMM: CO: We are fine and ready.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COMM T'Lir: How many friends may we expect on our journey?
T`Lir says:
@ COMM: We will discover that as we go... perhaps the number of years we have been married.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
T'Lir: We will make then for the asteroid belt of the Sol system.  You may inform your friends.
Kraight says:
:: trains an array of sensors on the Vulcan craft... just to be on the safe side ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: Lay in course for our base in the asteroid belt. Send to helm of Vulcan vessel.  Warp factor 4.
T`Lir says:
@ COMM: Acknowledged.  Shall I come aboard or shall we meet you?
Azhure says:
:: Turns to look out the screen, her eyes narrowing.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COMM T'Lir: We should travel for a time until we are well clear of the raid area.  ::looks again at Azhure:: I do not believe that a meeting is necessary.
T`Lir says:
@ COMM: Acknowledged.
T`Lir says:
@ :: Motions helm to proceed at the given coordinates, but not in the same direct path.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COMM T'Lir: This channel on variant frequency should you need to speak to me again.  Sulek Out.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: Engage.
Ben_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I never knew you were married, Captain.
Azhure says:
:: Stands and walks around to the back of Sulek's chair.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: I should have told you.  Pangborn: It has been a long time since I saw my wife, but only the link is maintained.
Ben_Pangborn says:
:: looks up at Azhure ::
Azhure says:
:: Her eyes narrow for a moment, and then she turns and leaves the bridge without saying a word. ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: We have not been in contact for a long time.  I saw an opportunity to escape the Alliance and took it.  T'Lir was unable to join me.  In short, I abandoned her.
Host CTO_Powers says:
:: Spots Azhure leaving and wonders if he should follow :;
Ben_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I see, here's hoping we all survive to live in a better universe. ::frowns:: Life has not been kind to any of us.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Indeed.  I did regret my choice, but logic dictates I must live with my choices.  T'Lir escaped on her own and has become quite well connected.  There have been others, but the link remains.  It would take a high priest to sever it now.
Azhure says:
:: As the lift stops, she steps through and heads down the hall for what equates as her office.::
Ben_Pangborn says:
::wonders about the 'others':: Sulek: It's good to have allies.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Indeed.  The past is past.
Azhure says:
:: Inside her office, she moves toward the window to stare out at the darkness of space streaked with light.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he rises:: Pangborn: I believe I shall go for a stroll on the ship.  Perhaps, I will stop by the galley for some greens.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: You have the con.
Ben_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I'll keep your chair warm.
T`Lir says:
@ :: Meets up with the first of her contacts and has them join her for a brief talk.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he moves to the TL::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he waits for the doors to close and orders it to Azhure's deck::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::arriving at deck, he moves to her door and knocks on it since the buzzer has long since been broken::
Ben_Pangborn says:
Kraight: Anything we should know about on scans?
Azhure says:
:: Does not turn around as she calls out for Sulek to enter. ::
Kraight says:
Pangborn: No other vessels in range.  :: rises, walks over to the command chair ::    Pangborn: The Vulcan woman is an unknown quantity. We must be cautious.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he enters::  Azhure: So now you know why I do not link with others.
Azhure says:
CO: I am slightly surprised you have not had it severed.
Ben_Pangborn says:
::quiet but calm:: Kraight: I agree. But for the time being we should go along with it. For now, we must trust the captain.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: It is too ingrained.  There was never the chance to see a priest of the Kolinar to it.
T`Lir says:
@ :: In the brief time they discuss the situation, passions run high, but it is all behind a blank façade.  Soon she is watching them leave and returning to her bridge.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: It has become something in the background... only since our return to Orion had I become aware of it at all.
Azhure says:
CO: Sooo... you will continue with things as they are.  I do not envy you.
Kraight says:
Kraight: I would trust the Captain with my life. That said... He is linked telepathically with this woman. We must watch carefully for... any undue influence she might wield.
Ben_Pangborn says:
Kraight: You have an uncanny knack for sensing the malevolent. We should both keep an eye on the Captain.
T`Lir says:
@ :: There, she orders helm to alter course and gives him new coordinates. ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: All of us have paid a price. T'Lir is one of my past.  Vulcan marriage is not like the one your own species may have.  The bonding is a need not a desire.
Azhure says:
:: Turns around::  CO: And what do you need and what do you desire now?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: I must admit though, for a time T'Lir and my bond were more than most.
Azhure says:
:: Is unable to respond to that.  She knows this universe only to well and how people could respond... though regrettable. ::
Kraight says:
Pangborn: Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. Only thus can the Rebellion succeed.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: Now? ::he moves to her:: I have found that now for a time.  We cannot know what the future might bring.
Ben_Pangborn says:
Kraight: A wise adage.
Kraight says:
:: returns to his station ::

=/\==/\= END Mission =/\==/\=