Cast of Characters: 

Present:

Ian as Evil_SM
Gunther as CO capt Jordaïn
Brian (AKA Jafo) as CSO LTjg Jarvel
Brett as TIC OPS manager cmdr Fox Lynam
Linda as FCO LT Ris’Mor
Matt as CNS T’Sele
And
Carol as CTO T’Kerl

Absent:

Jason as CEO ens Hoyt
Darren as TO ens Bost’k

Line-of-the-mission:

Host Quchant says: 
ACTION: Lynam's map has a large hole in the middle

Summary: Tension soars as the slick Akira class star ship approaches the location of its home base, SB231. When they get there, time seems to freeze itself for a moment.. questions and more questions arise in this week’s episode of..

ACTD: U.S.S. Tal-War
NCC 72864

Stardate 10208.31

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

CSO_Jarvel says:
::in the Captain's ready room, rummaging over his desk::

Host Quchant says: 
ACTION: The ship has been vibrating for a small while now, the vibrations growing stronger...ALA Excelsior in ST VI: TUC

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::still sitting in at OPS::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Had just entered the bridge, standing in front of the big chair [tm] now:: All: Status?

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
::at tactical keeping an eye on things::

CIV_Lynam says:
::Sitting in TIC, watching the coffee cups vibrate across tech's consoles.::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::puts the Captain's PADD's in neat piles then adds his to the top, before heading out of the Ready Room::

CNS_T`Sele says: 
CO: Engines are running considerably above their rated status, sir, but we should soon be within range of Starbase 231.

CO_Jordaïn says: 
CNS: Thank you.. anything on the comms yet?

Host Quchant says: 
ACTION: Another relay blows sending sparks across the bridge again

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::steps out of  the ready room and crosses to the science console:: CO: Everything appears to be in order, Captain... ::said as if inspecting the ship::

CNS_T`Sele says: 
CO: Nothing at this time, sir. Would you like me to hail them?

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::shields his eyes as some sparks reign down on him as he steps behind the main science console::

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
::reports to the bridge and assumes her station.. noting the smell of smoke and burning plastic::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Nods at Jarvel:: CSO: Let me know when you get sensor contact.. CNS: By all means, counsellor..

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::attempts to hail the starbase::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::activates the lateral sensor array and scans for the starbase::

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
::checks readiness once again:: CO: Tactical is ready.

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::notices a large number of Federation signatures in the vicinity of the Starbase:: CO: Captain, I am detecting several Federation vessels in the area surrounding Starbase 231.

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
::checks general sensor logs, department reports and so on to get an idea of what’s going on..::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
CTO: Understood. ::Turns head:: CSO: Any other ships? And the base itself..

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::refocuses his sensors:: CO: Curious ... I am, however, not detecting a signal for the Starbase itself.

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::is unsure how many vessels are usually in the area, so not able to determine if this is unusual or not::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
CNS: Try hailing those sh.. ::head snaps towards Jarvel:: CSO: Say again?

CIV_Lynam says: 
*CTO*: Tactical, TIC here.

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
CSO: was it destroyed? please tell me it's not...

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::looks up at the Captain:: CO: I cannot confirm the existence of Starbase 231 at this time, Captain.

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
*CIV*: T'Kerl here.

CNS_T`Sele says: 
CO: Aye, sir. ::hails the ships and is curious to see names of medical and rescue craft on the list scrolling up the screen::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
FCO: I do not have enough information to extrapolate the current status of the Starbase, Ensign.

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
::wrinkles nose at the ensign but decides correcting them would be a pointless endeavour..:: CSO: thanks..

Host Quchant says: 
ACTION: Communications traffic is very high, lots of chatter about rescue

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Blinks a few times, then sits down:: CSO: Scan for anything unusual.. debris, alien technology.. FCO: Move us closer.

CIV_Lynam says: 
*CTO*: Flight deck is ready, four aircraft are prepared to launch for combat air patrol.  I have one Kaneda-EW electronics ship also set to go.  All remaining fighters at alert status yellow.  Time for full launch, fifteen minutes.

CNS_T`Sele says: 
CO: Sir, I'm picking up a lot of traffic on emergency frequencies, and busy signals from most of the ships.

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
::checks the warp engines and general hull stability:: CO: you sure that’s a safe idea?

Host Quchant says: 
ACTION: communications console indicates incoming message

CNS_T`Sele says: 
CO: I have incoming communications, Captain.

CSO_Jarvel says: 
CO: The makeup of the support craft is rather unusual ... tugs, medical ships, and rescue craft. ::continues his scans:: CO: I am continuing to scan...

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
CO: Message from TIC, four craft ready for flight. All remaining fighters at yellow, 15 minutes to launch.

CIV_Lynam says: 
::Looks at the plane handlers and they nod, confirming his report.::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::takes a deep breath as images of his nephews fly past in his mind, then nods at the counsellor::

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
*CIV*: Acknowledged Cmdr. Stand by for further orders.

CIV_Lynam says: 
*CTO*: Understood.

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::takes the nod as a command to put the comm on, and does just that::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
CTO: Acknowledged, commander.. ::listens for the comm::

Host Quchant says: 
<ADM_Toms> COMM: Tal-War: Tal-War....glad to see you high tailed it back here.  You'll want to not rush though...there's not much you can do though....although we could do with some smaller craft if you have them for some of the trickier work we have

CIV_Lynam says: 
::Slides over to the situation map and sees all the activity around the Starbase.  Frowns at all the Starfleet signatures.::

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
::grumbles and takes the ship in closer on impulse::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::overhears the communiqué:: CO: We do have a compliment of Work bee’s aboard, Captain.

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
::looks up listening to the comm:: Self: Just what is happening here...everything was fine when I left here a day or so ago.

Host Quchant says: 
ACTION: Lynam's map has a large hole in the middle

CO_Jordaïn says: 
COMM: Adm: We have a full shuttle and fighter compliment here.. but, what happened here, admiral?

CIV_Lynam says: 
::Listens to the communications over the speakers.::

Host Quchant says: 
<ADM_Toms> COMM: Tal-War: An explosion a big one.   And before you ask they're ok.  We'll take the fighters.  Get them launched and over here and co-ordinate with the USS Meringe

CIV_Lynam says: 
::Looks up to see his staff looking at him, wonders as they do what the fighters can do in a recovery operation.  Shrugs and waits for more info.::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
CTO: Get those fighters out there.. emergency scramble. Let mister Lynam co-ordinate traffic with the Meringe.. COMM: Adm: They're on their way, sir. ::pauses for a moment:: Survivors..?

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::sets up a cross-channel with he Meringe::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::overhears the communiqué and puts through a priority request to SFC for any information they have on the explosion::

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
CO: Aye sir.

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
*CIV*: Emergency scramble on the fighters. Coordinate traffic with the Meringe.

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
::contenues on present course.. still going slow.. don't like that knocking in the engine::

Host Quchant says: 
<ADM_Toms> COMM: Tal-War: Fortunately most of the station, although we've got 75 confirmed dead, there's another 100 missing

CIV_Lynam says: 
*CTO*: Acknowledged

CIV_Lynam says: 
Deck Officer: Launch BARCAP and EW-1.

Host Quchant says: 
<ADM_Toms> COMM: Tal-War: There's another problem though....this is not an isolated incident

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::frowns, listening to the comm::

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
::blinks and grumbles:: self: oh boy.. a serial starbase exploder.. how nice..

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::blinks:: COMM: Adm: Admiral? ::frowns deeply::

CIV_Lynam says: 
Plane Captain: Ready remaining fighters per their specialties.  Launch by squadron as they become ready.

Host Quchant says: 
<ADM_Toms> COMM: Tal-War: Remember the problem with your bridge a few months back?

CIV_Lynam says: 
Plane Handlers: Ready two runabouts for search and rescue salvage operations.  Launch after the last fighters have cleared the bay.

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::remembers reading about the bridge explosion while reviewing the ship's logs::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::glares at the TL for a second:: COMM: Adm: We had that turbolift incident indeed..

CIV_Lynam says: 
::Watches as the TIC begins its buzz of activity.  Sees the first of the four Kanedas launch from the hangar on monitors.::

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
CO: Launch is initiated. ::watches the tactical monitors as things begin moving::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::receives some return information on his request and begins to slow read through it, looking up when he hears the Admiral mention their turbolift explosion::

Host Quchant says: 
<ADM_Toms> COMM: Tal-War: Well.. it seems that the individual we thought was responsible for that, we've had in custody for a while, he made a statement about 15 minutes before this explosion

CIV_Lynam says: 
COMM: USS Meringe: Meringe, this is Tal-War TIC.  Where do you want our fighters?

Host Quchant says: 
<ADM_Toms> COMM: Tal-War: And you're not the only ship in the fleet to have that type of TL problem

CIV_Lynam says: 
::Sees the last of the four Kanedas launch and join its fellows on a patrol around the area. ::

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::prepares herself not to show any external signs of shock about the statement::

Host Quchant says: 
<Meringe> COMM: Tal-War TIC: there are several large sections of the station that still are floating around dangerously.  Our tugs are outnumbered by the number of pieces.  We need all available hands to secure these pieces, so we can analyse this and see what was the cause

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Nods at the chief of tactical:: COMM: Adm: Terrorists attacks? Within starfleet? Is it local or throughout the whole alpha quadrant..

Host Quchant says: 
<ADM_Toms> COMM: Tal-War: It seems the USS Paula Green was docked at another starbase and had a TL incident.  Thankfully no one was injured in that explosion

CIV_Lynam says: 
COMM: Meringe: Understood.  Our fighters can provide cover, but you'll need work bees and runabouts to move the pieces where you want them.  I'll send what we have as soon as launch operations are completed...::Looks at the Deck officer who signals::...ten minutes.

Host Quchant says: 
<Meringe> COMM: Tal-War TIC: We'd appreciate everything you have

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Takes deep breath:: COMM: Adm: I trust it that SFC has a complete investigation set up.. do we know who or what organization is responsible for all of this?

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::Watches the conversation intently::

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
::listens to the conversation and keeps a close eye on tactical sensors and monitors::

Host Quchant says: 
<ADM_Toms> COMM: Tal-War: Not as yet.  We thought we had the only person responsible in custody.  His statement before the explosions on the SB and on the PG were the only things he's said.  It's seems he wasn't working alone

CIV_Lynam says: 
::Watches the status board as VF-102 finishes arming and begins cycling up to the flight deck, readying for launch.  Notes on the Area board the four Kaneda's on patrol sweeping out to the edge of the recovery area and circling.  The Electronic warfare fighter hovers close to the Akira and adds its sensors to their own.::

Host Quchant says: 
<FCO_S'ub> CO: Sir...we are in the general area...recommend all stop

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::adjusts comm frequencies to keep away from the immense amount of emergency traffic::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
COMM: Adm: That is for certain.. ::turns to the FCO and nods as confirmation::

Host Quchant says: 
<FCO_S'ub> All: All stop.  ::brings the ship to a halt near the others in the general area of SB231

CO_Jordaïn says: 
COMM: Adm: Course of action, sir? We could begin a preliminary investigation here..

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::looks at the station onscreen, resisting the urge to zoom in and examine the damage::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Whispering:: CSO: Try to get a list on the casualties and missing people..

Host Quchant says: 
<ADM_Toms> COMM: Tal-War: Proceed.  Your ship has the most experience with this and knows what to look for.  I'll arrange for every last bit of data to be sent to your chief science officer.  Toms out

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::nods to the Captain and begins to retrieve the data::

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
::sends message for the security and tactical teams to stay on standby in case they are needed::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::receives a list of Starbase crew with notations for dead, missing, and rescued:: CO: Here you are, Captain.... ::hands the PADD over::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::hands a second copy over to the T'Sele:: CNS: Counsellor ... you may want to see if any of the missing have relatives aboard the Tal-War.

CO_Jordaïn says: 
All: Ok people, we have a crisis on our hands.. we have no idea whether this was the final attack or just the beginning. CTO: Commander, assemble the best people you can for this investigation.. ::somewhat hesitating, takes the PADD from Jarvel::

CNS_T`Sele says: 
CSO: I'll look into it.

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::sees the hesitancy in the Captain's movements and arcs a curios eyebrow::

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
CO: Aye sir. I have my department standing by waiting for your orders sir.

CIV_Lynam says: 
::Sees the last of VF-102 launch and VF-82 come up onto the flight deck for departure.::

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::reads down the list, and correlates it with the ships personnel database::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::heads back to his console, returning to his sensor analysis:: CTO: You'll find my own data on the initial explosion in the ship's computer. File Jarvel-Boom-Boom-1.

CO_Jordaïn says: 
CTO: As soon as that data is all in, work with science and get the best analysis you can, then recheck and go over it again. We can't afford missing any details.

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::raises eyebrows at the sound of the CSO's filename::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::alerts his senior analysts to report for duty::

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
CSO: Thank you Lt. ::smiles at the name of the file::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Taps combadge as he holds the PADD loosely in his hand:: *CIV* Everything going smoothly down there, mister Lynam?

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
CO: Aye sir. ::opens the noted file reading over it::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::steps behind his console, beginning a preliminary analysis of the data ... mostly breaking it down into more manageable chunks so others can look in greater detail::

CIV_Lynam says: 
*CO*: yes sir, surprisingly so for our first scramble.  Five minutes till all fighters deployed.  I have runabouts ready to go after that.  I'll coordinate the work bees with the FCO.

CNS_T`Sele says: 
CO: Sir, a word in private when you have a moment?

CO_Jordaïn says: 
*CIV* Great work, Fox. proceed.. ::Turns to T'Sele:: CNS: Ready room.. CTO: You have the bridge.. ::stands and moves away from the chair::

CIV_Lynam says: 
::Sees the last VF_82 ship leave and watches the VAQ-137 Kaneda-W's set up and begin taking off::

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
CO: Aye sir.

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::has already begun to walk towards the centre chair when the Captain gives the bridge to the CTO::

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::turns OPS over to Ensign Urgle and follows the CO to the RR::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::glances towards T'Kerl:: CTO: Of course .... my apologies, Commander. ::returns to the Science console::

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
CSO: No apologies needed. Excellent work on the file, you seem to have covered everything very well.

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Enters the RR ad sees the door close after the counsellor entered, then looks at her in silence::

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::stands before the CO's desk::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Blinks:: CNS: Go ahead..

CNS_T`Sele says: 
CO: Sir... I have reviewed the casualty list.  It appears Ensign Claris in Engineering had a brother aboard the station. He's on the missing list.

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
::turns tactical over to Lt. Peterson and moves to the centre of the bridge avoiding the CO's chair just standing and listening to everything going on::

CIV_Lynam says: 
::Sees the planes of VF-86 launching and joining the small cloud of fighters hovering over the Starbase area.::

CIV_Lynam says: 
::Receives confirmation that the runabouts are ready::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
CTO: Commander T'Kerl ... ::continues reading:: ... they have located the source of the explosion. Permission to beam the device aboard the Tal-War?

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
CSO: Is there a chance it could cause any more problems?

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::raises an eyebrow:: CTO: Unlikely ... scans indicate the explosive charge has been spent.

CIV_Lynam says: 
*CTO*: Tactical, TIC.  All fighters deployed.  Two runabouts launching to assist in recovery operations.

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
::nods:: CSO: Very well but keep it in a stasis field in the cargo bay until you are sure.

CO_Jordaïn says: 
CNS: I.. will inform him.. ::still looking a bit absent minded::

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
::taps combadge:: *CIV*: Acknowledged Commander. Nice work getting them all launched so quickly.

CNS_T`Sele says: 
CO: I can let him know, sir. I just wanted to check with you first.

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::regards the CTO coolly:: CTO: My analysis is without doubt, Commander.

CNS_T`Sele says: 
CO: Is everything okay, Captain?

CIV_Lynam says: 
*CTO*: I have a good bunch down here.  Standing by for further instructions.

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
::turns looking at the CSO:: CSO: I don't doubt you Lt. I have just learned to be overly cautious during my career.

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::doesn't respond, but goes about his duties signalling their preparedness to beam the device aboard::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Nods at T'Sele:: CNS: Nothing is ok right now, but I understand your concern.. ::pauses and glances at the PADD:: Any Tim or Kyle Jordaïn in there?

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
*CIV*: Keep in contact with the Meringe in case they need our ships moved elsewhere.

CIV_Lynam says: 
*CTO*: Acknowledged

CSO_Jarvel says: 
CTO: The device is aboard and secured, Commander. ::picks up a tricorder:: CTO: If you will excuse me, I will be heading down to the cargo bay to begin my analysis now.

CNS_T`Sele says: 
CO: Not at this time, although they have not had time to check on every individual yet. I will keep an eye out for you, sir. 

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
::realizes that the CSO must be pure Vulcan and obviously not used to having things questioned:: CSO: Very well and keep me informed please.

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::nods his head and bows ever so slightly before moving out from behind his console and towards the turbolift doors:: TL: Main Cargo Bay...

CO_Jordaïn says: 
CNS: Thank you.. ::Places the PADD on his desk, notices a new one on top of the other pile and picks it up. reads quickly and frowns::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Taps combadge:: *CSO* Could you get into my ready room for a moment, mister Jarvel?

CIV_Lynam says: 
::Watches as the Tal-War's work bees are launched from the shuttle bay and move toward the station.  The two runabouts fall in with them and VF-82 forms a protective umbrella as they approach.::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::halts the toward between decks:: *CO*: Of course, Captain... ::redirects it back to the bridge::

CNS_T`Sele says: 
CO: Would you prefer I leave, Captain?

CIV_Lynam says: 
COMM: Meringe: Meringe, work bees and Runabouts approaching the coordinates you specified.  You may assume operational control over them for as long as you need them.

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::steps out of the turbolift and onto the bridge again, turning towards the Ready Room not glancing towards the CTO in the centre seat::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Looks up:: CNS: Please. Thank you again.

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
::raises eyebrow seeing the CSO but says nothing::

CNS_T`Sele says: 
CO: ::nods:: Aye, sir. ::turns and leaves the room::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::presses the chime on the Captain's door politely::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
CSO: Enter..

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::opens the door to leave, and nearly walks into Jarvel::

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::steps aside to let him through::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::steps aside for the Counsellor:: CNS: Counsellor...

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::nods politely to the CSO, and walks through::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::enters the Captain's Ready Room:: CO: Captain?

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Nods at Jarvel entering:: CSO: I understand you are leaving our ship for a new assignment?

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::raises an eyebrow:: CO: I wasn't aware of that, Captain.

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Hands Jarvel the PADD he found on his desk:: CSO: So it seems, though..

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::takes the PADD from the Captain:: CO: I see, sir ... my apologies for leaving you at such a critical moment.

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::reads over the PADD::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
CSO: It is indeed not the best of times.. but the Europa needs you even more.. You are a fine officer, mister Jarvel. May you live long, and prosper..

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::gives Jordaïn a small bow:: CO: Peace and long life, Captain.

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