Cast of Characters: Ian as Evil_AGM, Gunther as CTO_Jordaïn, Brian (AKA Jafo) as CSO_Jarvel, Brett as CIV_Lynam, Jason as CEO_Hoyt and Matt as OPS_T’Sele (NPC)

Summary: The crazy crew of the USS Tal-War have just dropped off someone at the famous Kootenai Station and are ready to proceed to the Priority 1 emergency in the Orkra system. But unexpected bad news from the ship’s ‘home’ is about to hit them..

Host Quchant says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Begin Tal-War Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CTO_Jordain says:
::In the big chair [tm] going over some TAC reports::

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: The Tal-War undocks from the Kootenai Station and departs at impulse until out of the system

OPS_T`Sele says:
::sitting at OPS, tapping her fingers on the side of the console, wishing that third shift wasn’t always so uneventful::

CSO_Jarvel says:
::Sitting at the science station going over sensor scans of the region::

CEO_Hoyt says:
::Enters the bridge and walks around to the command area:: CTO: Ensign Lan Thayne Hoyt Chief Engineering Officer reporting for duty sir ::stands at attention::

CIV_Lynam says:
::Finishes touring the flight Operations Centre.::

CSO_Jarvel says:
::Glances up from his sensor scans:: CTO: We have cleared the system, Commander.

CIV_Lynam says:
::Decides to report to the bridge, since he hasn't seen the CO yet.::

CTO_Jordain says:
::Looks up at the new guy in gold:: CEO: Ah, mister Hoyt. I'm Cix Jordain. Welcome to the Tal-War. You can get started asap, please..

CTO_Jordain says:
CSO: Very well. How are those medical supplies?

CEO_Hoyt says:
::Looks at the CTO:: CTO: Something is broke already?

CSO_Jarvel says:
::Without looking up:: CTO: They are being tended to by the junior members of my department. All is going well.

CIV_Lynam says:
::Makes his way through the ship, noting the differences in design and construction.  Both newer yet more utilitarian and functional.  Less comfortable than the old Excelsior::

CTO_Jordain says:
CEO: Not yet, and I want it to stay that way. I presume you have familiarized yourself with the Akira class main engineering?

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: Blinky light [tm] on the communication panel starts to blink

CTO_Jordain says:
CSO: Thank you, mister Jarvel.

OPS_T`Sele says:
CTO: Sir, we have an incoming communication. 

CSO_Jarvel says:
::Looks up in mild surprise, hadn't realized they had an Operations Officer on the bridge::

CTO_Jordain says:
OPS: Put it through.. ::Wonders who the new OPS is::

OPS_T`Sele says:
::Has been very quiet::

CEO_Hoyt says:
CTO: Sir... I have not. I know it’s on The Engineering Deck...other then that I have not had time to visit engineering yet.

OPS_T`Sele says:
::Puts the call onscreen for the CTO::

CIV_Lynam says:
::Enters the TL and heads for the bridge::

Host Quchant says:
<Koot OPS> COMM: Tal-War: We've just received a priority message for your ship

OPS_T`Sele says:
::Calculating storage configurations on the cargo decks for the medical supplies in the back of her head::

CTO_Jordain says:
::Nods:: CEO: Well, you may inform to the location of your quarters with OPS. Take a few moments to get your stuff in there, then proceed to ME and run a level 2 diagnostic.

CIV_Lynam says:
::Enters the bridge and looks around for the senior officer:::

CTO_Jordain says:
COMM: Koot OPS: Understood, put it through please.

CEO_Hoyt says:
::Nods:: CTO: Aye sir.

CTO_Jordain says:
CEO: And, ensign.. welcome again. ::smiles briefly::

Host Quchant says:
<Koot OPS> COMM: Tal-War: Well there's not much of the message left....it's from SB231....a distress call.. And it was cut off halfway through.

CEO_Hoyt says:
::Walks over to OPS:: CTO: Thank you sir. 

CEO_Hoyt says:
OPS: My Quarters? They are where?

OPS_T`Sele says:
::Runs through cabin assignments in memory:: 

OPS_T`Sele says:
CEO: Mr. Hoyt, you can take cabin 2-65, Deck two. ::makes the assignment on her console::

CSO_Jarvel says:
::Looks at the viewscreen and begins typing at his console as he wonders why Starbase 231 would address a distress call to the Tal-War specifically::

CTO_Jordain says:
::Arches brows:: COMM: Koot OPS: SB 231? Send it through, our CSO will get on it asap. Were your people able to make anything out of it?

CEO_Hoyt says:
OPS: Thank you ::enters the TL:: TL: Deck 2

Host Quchant says:
<Koot OPS> COMM: Tal-War: I'm transmitting what's left of it now.  It mentions the Tal-War...and that about the clearest word in the transmission...so we figured it was for you.  However it was sent out on an emergency frequency

CIV_Lynam says:
::Walks further onto the bridge and watches the message on screen::

CTO_Jordain says:
COMM: Koot OPS: Understood, we will try to figure it out.

CSO_Jarvel says:
::Receives the communique in block data format:: CTO: I have received the upload, Commander.

CSO_Jarvel says:
COM: Koot OPS: Is Starfleet sending any vessels to respond to the distress call?

CEO_Hoyt says:
::Drops off his stuff in his quarters and heads for engineering on deck 14::

CTO_Jordain says:
OPS: Try to contact SB231 in all possible ways.. CSO: Good. Try to clear it up the best you can.

OPS_T`Sele says:
CTO: Aye, sir.

Host Quchant says:
<Koot OPS> COMM: Tal-War: Already on it from what I'm told.  We'll relay any updates.  Kootenai out

OPS_T`Sele says:
::Tries emergency frequencies, hailing frequencies, routing through the civilian systems, and bouncing signals off various moons::

CSO_Jarvel says:
::Arches an eyebrow slightly and ducks his head down behind his console and displays as he becomes to take apart the transmission byte by byte:: CTO: I'm putting the raw transmission on speakers, Commander...

CTO_Jordain says:
::Nods:: CSO: Go ahead.

CEO_Hoyt says:
::enters Main Engineering:: Self: Pretty ::walks around a bit and looks around::

Host Quchant says:
<transmission> Bzzt.....crackle....damage....bzzt.....distress......Tal-War...evacu...bzzt

CSO_Jarvel says:
::Thinks deeply:: Aloud: Hmm...

CIV_Lynam says:
::Stands near the CTO in the big chair <tm>  and waits for things to quiet down.  Listens with interest to the transmission::

CSO_Jarvel says:
::Begins to break down the text sorting through the background noise and the static for the actual message::

CTO_Jordain says:
Self: Evac? What in the universe.. CSO: How far away are we related to both the Orkra system and SB231?

OPS_T`Sele says:
::Listens to the message with interest, especially the "hmm" sound at the end, which came through a bit clearer::

CSO_Jarvel says:
::Turns in his chair to the stellar charts:: CTO: One moment, sir...

CTO_Jordain says:
::Turns to OPS:: OPS: Any success?

OPS_T`Sele says:
CTO: Negative at this time, sir.

CTO_Jordain says:
::Nods:: OPS: Keep trying..

CSO_Jarvel says:
::Does the math:: CTO: We are several days from Starbase 231 ... but we should arrive at the Orkra system in about 12 hours.

CEO_Hoyt says:
::Begins running the diagnostic::

OPS_T`Sele says:
CTO: Permission to use Starfleet priority relays, sir?

CTO_Jordain says:
OPS: Permission granted.. if they don't block our traffic, that is..

CIV_Lynam says:
CTO: Looks like a fun one all right.  ::Smiles::

CTO_Jordain says:
CSO: Thank you.. ::thinks for a moment::

OPS_T`Sele says:
::Gets to work on routing the message by a number of different routes in case intermediate comm relays are down::

CSO_Jarvel says:
::Continues to try to break down the data in the transmission paying particular attention to the information around the word evacuate::

CTO_Jordain says:
::Taps combadge, not knowing where the new CIV is:: *CIV* Mister Lynam?

CIV_Lynam says:
CTO:  Yes sir?

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: Ambient sounds are detected in the background of the transmission

CTO_Jordain says:
*CIV* Your presence is required on the bridge, please.

CSO_Jarvel says:
::Runs the transmission through a data-gathering algorithm as he plays the ambient noise quietly at his console:: CTO: I think I may have some background noise ... perhaps weapons fire.

OPS_T`Sele says:
CSO: Mr Jarvel, you're utilising a large slice of processor time with your analysis, can I assist by directing more resources to your station?

CIV_Lynam says:
::Moves around the chair into the CTO's field of vision::  CTO: Reporting as ordered.  ::Grins::

CSO_Jarvel says:
::Glances up at the Operations Officer:: OPS: If you feel it is necessary.

CTO_Jordain says:
::Takes a deep breath:: CSO: Keep on working on it..

CSO_Jarvel says:
::Runs the transmission again through a series of filters and buffers paying particular attention to another section of noise::

OPS_T`Sele says:
CSO: I feel it would expedite matters, at least. ::Turns away from him and reroutes some processor slices currently allocated to entertainment modules::

CTO_Jordain says:
::Sees Mr Lynam appear:: CIV: Ah, Commander. Welcome.. I've seen your duty record. It's impressive, to say the least.

CIV_Lynam says:
::Gives a small smile::

CSO_Jarvel says:
::Taps a few keys on his terminal and removes a ear piece, holding it up to his ear:: CTO: I am also detecting background evacuation announcements, a series of explosions, and 23 conversations of a personal nature.

CEO_Hoyt says:
*CTO* Just to let you know....I didn't get lost. I have a team working on the Level 2 Diagnostic you wanted.

CTO_Jordain says:
CSO: Any clues on the nature of the weapons you heared?

CTO_Jordain says:
*CEO* Understood, mister Hoyt.

CSO_Jarvel says:
::Glances towards Jordain, holding the ear piece away from his ear momentarily:: CTO: I am a Scientist, not a weapons expert ... Commander.

CEO_Hoyt says:
*CTO* The diagnostic should be finished with-in the hour

CIV_Lynam says:
::Watches the crew work, remembers the old days when he had the big chair <tm>::

CEO_Hoyt says:
*CTO*:Oh...and is there anything else?

CTO_Jordain says:
CSO: Indeed.. Put it on speakers for a second.. I might be able to tell whether they are Phasers or disruptors..

CSO_Jarvel says:
::Holds the ear piece out for the Commander:: CTO: Perhaps you should listen to the weapons fire, your experience would likely give you greater success at identifying the weapons by sound.

CTO_Jordain says:
*CEO* Thank you, that will be all for now.

CSO_Jarvel says:
::Plays the transmission again, amplifying the weapons sounds:: CTO: On speakers...

OPS_T`Sele says:
::Wonders if Jarvel is mind-melding with the CTO and giving him ideas::

CEO_Hoyt says:
*CTO*:Aye...engineering out.

CTO_Jordain says:
::Listens very carefully, having great difficulty in making out anything clear::

CIV_Lynam says:
::Cocks an ear at the sounds to see if they sound familiar::

OPS_T`Sele says:
::Hears something... yes, it's certainly weapons fire...::

CSO_Jarvel says:
::Repeats the applicable section of the transmission several times::

CTO_Jordain says:
CSO: It sounds like phased energy.. ::Looks over at Lynam::

CSO_Jarvel says:
::Nods and continues to work on the rest of the transmission::

CIV_Lynam says:
CTO: ::Looks thoughtful::  Could be.  Doesn't sound like disrupter fire.

CTO_Jordain says:
FCO_Wh'Oever: Current speed and ETA to the Orkra system?

CEO_Hoyt says:
::Decides to come back up to the bridge to check on the Engineer up there::

OPS_T`Sele says:
::Looks across to Wh'Oever, trying to recall what race the rubber-skinned being is from::

CTO_Jordain says:
<FCO_Wh'Oever> CTO: We're at maximum warp, ETA is about 11 hours, give or take a few minutes..

CEO_Hoyt says:
::Enters the bridge and looks around before heading for the engineering station::

CSO_Jarvel says:
::Grimaces slightly at the FCO's lack of precision::

CTO_Jordain says:
<FCO_Wh'Oever> ::Notices OPS staring at him and cowers away in his seat::

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: the warp core pulses feverishly

CEO_Hoyt says:
::checks out a few systems:: CTO: We might want to watch the speed sir....the core is running a little hot.

CTO_Jordain says:
CIV: Do you have any analytic experience? We could use another hand at it, together with Mr. Jarvel..

CEO_Hoyt says:
CTO:I preferably do not want to have been the person responsible for destroying the ship on there first day. That would be a record though

CTO_Jordain says:
::Hears a bleeeeep from the eng console:: CEO: A little hot? Then cool it down, please...

CIV_Lynam says:
CTO: Hmm, Well not that much Commander.  I was an Operations Chief most of my career.  However, I do have a lot of experience with subspace communications.  I'll take a crack at that transmission if you like and free up Mr. Jarvel for other things.

CEO_Hoyt says:
CTO:I will try...but if we keep going at this speed the computer may shut down the Warp engines to prevent a core breech.

CTO_Jordain says:
FCO: Warp 5 until our dear mister Hoyt clears this up..

CSO_Jarvel says:
::Raises a sceptical eyebrow at Commander Lynam and then glances at Jordain before going back to working on the transmission::

OPS_T`Sele says:
::REB at the "dear" mister Hoyt remark::

CTO_Jordain says:
::Nods:: CIV: I'd like you both at it for now. Mr Jarvel has excellent skills in mathematical decoding.

CTO_Jordain says:
<FCO_Wh'Oever> ::Woke up:: CTO: Wha?

CSO_Jarvel says:
::Runs the transmission through one last buffer and glances at Jordain:: CTO: I believe I have all of the transmission that I am going to be able to recover, Commander.

CEO_Hoyt says:
::Increases the coolant flow to the warp core:: CTO: I have increased the coolant levels and opened up the plasma vents a little more.

CTO_Jordain says:
::A bit more persistent:: FCO: Please take us to warp five before our warp core blows..

CTO_Jordain says:
CSO: That was fast.. good work. Put it on speakers once more please..

OPS_T`Sele says:
CTO: Confirming... plasma is now venting at maximum rates.

CIV_Lynam says:
::Smiles at the Vulcan's possessiveness.  Reminds him of Psion::

CTO_Jordain says:
CEO/OPS: Understood.. let me know when it's safe to go to maximum warp again..

CSO_Jarvel says:
::Plays the transmission again, having put it through a multitude of mathematical algorithms and computer enhancements to weed out the actual mess from the garbage in the background and the static:: CTO: On speakers, Commander...

CEO_Hoyt says:
CTO: Try doing it slowly

CTO_Jordain says:
::Pauses a moment before responding to the CEO, listens carefully at the playback::

CTO_Jordain says:
<FCO_Wh'Oever> ::Slowed down to warp five:: CEO: Are you going to break my engine, hmm?

CEO_Hoyt says:
FCO: Your engines? Care to rephrase that statement? Whose engines are they? ::smiles::

CTO_Jordain says:
<FCO_Wh'Oever> ::Grumbles to himself::

Host Quchant says:
<transmission> Bzzt.....taking heavy damage....bzzt.....distress......Tal-War must be...evacu...bzzt

OPS_T`Sele says:
CEO/FCO: I believe you will find they are Starfleet's engines. I can show you the appropriate records if you wish.

CSO_Jarvel says:
::Raises an eyebrow even higher:: CTO: Are we scheduled to be at Starbase 231 anytime soon?

CIV_Lynam says:
CSO: Have you, by chance, tried to match that voiceprint with anyone assigned to the Starbase?  Or, the Tal-War?

CSO_Jarvel says:
CTO: No sir, not at this time.

CEO_Hoyt says:
::Looks at OPS:: OPS: They are mine when I am aboard her. I am the one who fixes them everytime you guys break the dang things

CSO_Jarvel says:
::Overhears the CEO and sees he is fitting in nicely::

CTO_Jordain says:
::Shakes head briefly:: CSO: Scheduled or not, we're going there as soon as we get this Orkra mission done.. It's still our home base. FCO: ETA?

OPS_T`Sele says:
CEO: Your argument fails to convince me of its validity.

CTO_Jordain says:
<FCO_Wh'Oever> ::Without looking up:: CTO: 9 hours, sir..

CTO_Jordain says:
FCO: Ok, slowly increase to maximum warp, and follow the CEO's lead when he says you need to slow down, please..

CSO_Jarvel says:
::With lips pursed:: CTO: That might not be wise, Commander. ::begins to check the time stamp on the message to confirm his suspicions:: Computer: When was this transmission sent from Starbase 231?

CEO_Hoyt says:
OPS:You want to fix them next time? You want to put in almost 1000 plus hours working on Engineering Systems?

CIV_Lynam says:
CTO: Well then Commander, since Mr. Jarvel has things well in hand, unless you have something else for me, I will go back to making the squadrons operational.

CTO_Jordain says:
::Nods:: CIV: You may proceed to the TIC, commander. Thank you and welcome aboard.

Host Quchant says:
<Computer> CSO: Transmission was sent <insert time 30 minutes after the Tal-War departed>

CIV_Lynam says:
::Nods at the CTO and leaves the bridge.::

CTO_Jordain says:
::Arches a brow:: CSO: Interesting..

Host Quchant says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<End mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>