Cast of Characters: 

Present:

Ian as Evil_SM / Host Quchant
Gunther as CO Capt. Jordaïn
Brian (AKA Jafo) as OPS LtJG. B’lee
Brett as TIC OPS manager Cmdr. Fox Lynam
Matt as CNS Ens. T’Sele
Jason as CEO Ens. Hoyt
Darren as ATO Ens. Bost’k
And
Carol as CTO Cmdr. T’Kerl

Absent:

Linda as FCO LT Ris’Mor

Summary: As the harsh reality of recent events begins to surface, the crews are at high caution keeping. Kaneda class fighters escorting tugs, people feeling nervous. What is to be expected, no one knows, but everyone would give up something important to do so. Find out more in this week’s episode of..

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

Stardate 10209.07

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

Host Quchant says: 
ACTION: The Tal-War is at station keeping while the rescue efforts continue

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Stood in the centre of the bridge::

CEO_Hoyt says: 
::enters the Bridge, has a very tired and irritable look on his face:: CO: Captain... report on Engines you wanted.

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::covering OPS::

CIV_Lynam says: 
::Sitting in TIC, monitoring the situation.::

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
::finishes going over some reports at station::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Turns to face the CEO:: CEO: Go ahead..

CEO_Hoyt says: 
CO: They’re okay. They just need a lot of routine work done. My engineers can do most of it but having a space dock do some work would be better

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::rises and makes her way over to the CO::

ATO_Bost’k says: 
::makes way to a TL::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Nods:: CEO: Unfortunately, we do not have that luxury right now.. Your efforts alone will have to do. I'm happy they're not too damaged as it is..

CNS_T`Sele says: 
CO: I'm ready to go, sir, just waiting for Mr. Bost’k.

ATO_Bost’k says: 
::enters TL:: TL: bridge

CEO_Hoyt says: 
CO: If I would have pushed them any harder we may have actually gotten here in time to...to Prevent this.

OPS_B`lee says: 
Bost’k: Hold that lift!

ATO_Bost’k says: 
TL: hold

OPS_B`lee says: 
::jogs towards the lift:: Bost’k: Thanks for holding the lift... ::steps inside::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
CNS: Indeed, he should be on his w.. ::snaps to Hoyt:: CEO: Mister Hoyt, that starbase was attacked shortly after we left it for Kootenai station.. There is not a thing we could have done to prevent this..

ATO_Bost’k says: 
TL: resume.  OPS: hi, I’m Alexei Bost'k, and you are?

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
CO: Sir I have a team beginning analysis of the piece of the base that we brought onboard.

OPS_B`lee says: 
::ties his hair up in a pony tail:: Bost’k: B'lee ... B'lee Staychne. Nice to meet you, Alex.

CO_Jordaïn says: 
CTO: Thank you, commander. Keep me informed..

ATO_Bost’k says: 
OPS: so, when I report to the CO, what can I expect?

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

CEO_Hoyt says: 
::nods at the CO:: CO: Aye Sir...anything else you would like me to look after?

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
::continues going over the report from the former CSO and other reports coming in::

OPS_B`lee says: 
::shrugs:: Bost’k: I dunno ... don't know the Captain, I'm new here.

CNS_T`Sele says: 
Computer: Computer, please locate Mr. Bost’k.

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Takes a deep breath:: CEO: Pay a visit to the TIC to see if mister Lynam needs anything fixed or checked down there. An extra hand should be greatly appreciated now..

ATO_Bost’k says: 
OPS: oh, same here.

OPS_B`lee says: 
::snaps his earring in place and rubs his nose ridges with a sigh:: Bost’k: I swear I didn't get a wink of sleep last night ... must be shuttle lag. ::sees the lift stop at the bridge::

Host Quchant says: 
<Computer> CNS: Mr. Bost’k is in TL 3 en route to the bridge

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::subconsciously nods to the computer::

Host Quchant says: 
ACTION: Several of the last larger pieces are being towed into a safe holding field. The Tal-War Kaneda fighters are assisting these movements.

OPS_B`lee says: 
::holds the door to the lift for Bost’k to step out first::

ATO_Bost’k says: 
::waits for the lift doors to open then steps onto the bridge. OPS: must be

ATO_Bost’k says: 
OPS: thanks

OPS_B`lee says: 
::follows behind Bost’k, looking around idly, not particularly impressed::

CEO_Hoyt says: 
::nods and enters the TL that just arrives and nods at the two officers still with the tired and irritated look on his face::

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
<Austin> *CTO*: Commander, we may have some thing here. ::walks over checking the section again:: Looks like perhaps a part of the explosive device used. We are in the process of trying to separate it.

ATO_Bost’k says: 
:: walks up to CO and comes to attention. CO: Ens. Bost'k reporting for duty, sir.

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
*Austin*: Acknowledged, keep me informed.

OPS_B`lee says: 
::standing next to Bost’k, he looks the Ensign up and down eyeing his erect posture before slouching and looking at the Captain:: CO: ...Cap'n.

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Turns around:: ATO: Mister Bost'k. Welcome to the USS Tal-War. Unfortunately we do not have a lot of time for welcomes.. This is our counsellor ::gestures:: Please go with her.. ::looks at B'Lee::

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::nods to Bost'k:: 

ATO_Bost’k says: 
CO: yes sir

CEO_Hoyt says: 
TL: TIC ::leans against the TL wall and waits:: Self: This is crazy...how can a starbase be attacked like that without the security know. ::shakes his head::

OPS_B`lee says: 
::looks from the captain to the counsellor before handing over a PADD with his orders:: CO: Lieutenant JG B'lee Staychne your new helms ... err ... Operations Officer.

ATO_Bost’k says: 
CNS: hi, I’m Alexei Bost'k. :: extends hand::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Looks at the man in the gold uniform and arches a brow as he accepts the PADD::

CNS_T`Sele says: 
ATO: Mr. Bost’k... please follow me to transporter Room two. We'll be interviewing some of the survivors aboard the USS Meringe, to try to see what happened here.

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
<Austin> ALL: Let's see if we can get this separated for evaluation. Whatever you do make sure you don't damage any evidence. ::watches as everyone gets to work::

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::doesn’t shake the proffered hand::

ATO_Bost’k says: 
:: pulls hand back:: CNS: sure  :: follows CNS::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
OPS: Mister B'lee.. Also welcome aboard. I wasn't expecting you so soon, but it's good to have someone at OPS now..

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
::raises head and looks around at the new arrivals arching an eyebrow::

OPS_B`lee says: 
::nods and takes the PADD back, pulling it out of Jordaïn's hand:: CO: Sure ... I'll just take my post then.

CEO_Hoyt says: 
::enters the TIC:: CIV: Commander? ::looks around::

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::heads over to the TL and steps in::

ATO_Bost’k says: 
<Whispers> OPS: nice crew.

ATO_Bost’k says: 
::enters TL::

OPS_B`lee says: 
::glances at Bost’k:: ATO: Mmm...

Host Quchant says: 
ACTION: Communications board starts with its chirps and blinky lights [tm] indicating an incoming communication

CNS_T`Sele says: 
TL: Transporter Room two.

CIV_Lynam says: 
CEO: Over here Chief.

OPS_B`lee says: 
::steps over towards the Operations Console and sees the lights blinking already:: CO: Incoming communication, Captain...

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Takes a deep breath:: OPS: By all means, lieutenant.. ::emphasized on that rank:: I hope you're up to it..

CNS_T`Sele says: 
ATO: My apologies for your being placed into a mission this early. I trust you have had sufficient time to settle in aboard the ship?

CIV_Lynam says: 
::Leaning over the large, lighted situation map::

CEO_Hoyt says: 
::walks over the Lynam:: CIV: How goes the relief efforts up here commander?

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Nods at B'lee, indicating to put the comm through::

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
::shakes head and goes back to checking the reports coming in::

OPS_B`lee says: 
::steps behind the Operations Console and straightens up a bit as he punches the buttons putting the communication on the bridge speakers and view screen:: CO: On screen...

ATO_Bost’k says: 
CNS: I guess so, yeah

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Turns to face the main viewer::

CIV_Lynam says: 
CEO: As far as I can see, pretty well.  Looks like the last couple of pieces of the station are being taken in now.  So, what's the story here Chief?  Attack, sabotage?

Host Quchant says: 
<Meringe> COMM: Tal-War: Captain Jordaïn this is Captain Ebmalf...I'm sorry to meet under these circumstances

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::steps out of the TL as it arrives outside the transporter room, and waits for the ATO to follow::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
COMM: Meringe: Likewise, captain.. likewise. How can I help you..

OPS_B`lee says: 
::eyes the main viewer, doesn't like the resolution of the image so he starts to tweak it::

ATO_Bost’k says: 
:: follows CNS::

CEO_Hoyt says: 
CIV: No idea as of yet sir. As far as what I can tell, in my eyes anyway, it's sabotage of some sort. Maybe it’s some faction of Dominion Troops or something that don’t agree with the peace treaty or something.

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
*Austin*: What is the status with what you found?

Host Quchant says: 
<Meringe> COMM: Tal-War: Your people are overdue to interview some of the survivors.   I hope the fleet rumours of the Tal-War dragging its heels are only rumours

OPS_B`lee says: 
::raises a crinkled eyebrow at the idea of this being a ship of pathetic souls, like himself::

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
<Austin> *CTO*: Not good it is fused solid. We are going to see if we can cut away the section after we make sure there isn't a chance of another explosion.

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::grabs a tricorder from the rack to record interviews on, and passes one across to the ATO, too::

ATO_Bost’k says: 
CNS: thanks

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
*Austin*: Acknowledged we don't want anything else blowing up for sure. T'Kerl out.

CIV_Lynam says: 
CEO: Hmmmm, maybe. How long have you been aboard the Tal-War now?

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Blinks:: COMM: Meringe: I can assure you we are doing all right, captain.. ::short pause:: My people are on their way as we speak.. 

CEO_Hoyt says: 
CIV: Not to long sir.

CNS_T`Sele says: 
Transporter Chief: Two to beam to the USS Meringe. ::steps onto the pad::

Host Quchant says: 
<Meringe> COMM: Tal-War: Good.  I want to help as much as I can to catch these people before they do any more damage

ATO_Bost’k says: 
::steps onto pad::

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
::waits for the CO to finish his conversation before reporting...looks over another report coming in::

OPS_B`lee says: 
CO: Transporter room indicates the Counsellor and TO are beaming over now, Captain. ::grants the TR Chief use of the transporters::

CIV_Lynam says: 
CEO: Well, I had heard that there was a similar occurrence here some time ago.  I don't have any details, and I haven't had time to research it.

CO_Jordaïn says: 
COMM: Meringe: Indeed.. this is a very delicate situation. And not so local either. Your assistance is surely greatly appreciated.

CEO_Hoyt says: 
::perks up:: CIV: On the Tal-War?

Host Quchant says: 
<Meringe> COMM: Tal-War: ::looks off screen::... We have your people Captain.  I'll help them out as much as I can.

Host Quchant says: 
<Meringe> COMM: Tal-War: Meringe out

CIV_Lynam says: 
CEO: That's what the scuttlebutt says.  Some kind of Turbo lift accident, or sabotage or something.

CNS_T`Sele says: 
@::appears in the Meringe TR alongside the ATO::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
COMM: Meringe: Very well.. ::nodded at OPS::

CEO_Hoyt says: 
CIV: Have you heard which one?

ATO_Bost’k says: 
@:: materialises on the Meringe::

OPS_B`lee says: 
::with an elbow propped on the edge of his console, he closes the channel:: CO: You know ... I know a few guys who could arrange an accident for Captain Embalf, if you like.

CNS_T`Sele says: 
@ ::looks around for the welcoming committee::

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
CO: Sir, my team reports they may have found a part of the explosive device. They are trying to find a way to remove it from the piece of the starbase we have onboard.

CO_Jordaïn says: 
Self: Ebmalf.. hmm.. ::put the name in the 'remember well' section of his memory, needs to suppress a smirk as he hears B'lee:: OPS: I'm sure that will not be needed, lieutenant..

CIV_Lynam says: 
CEO: No.  Now you know as much as I do.

ATO_Bost’k says: 
@CNS: so, where are these survivors then?

OPS_B`lee says: 
::shrugs:: CO: Wha'ever you say, skitch.

CEO_Hoyt says: 
::taps his Comm Badge::*CO*:Captain, which TL was sabotaged on board a while back?

CNS_T`Sele says: 
@ATO: I'm sure somebody will be along to take us to them... ::curses starfleet protocols that stop her walking off to find them herself::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Still upright, walks closer to TAC1:: CTO: Good progress.. once you do, compare it with the records of our turbolift incident..

CEO_Hoyt says: 
CIV: There might be some connection here

Host Quchant says: 
@<ens no-name> ATO, CNS: This way sirs...all the survivors are congregating in our lounge

CO_Jordaïn says: 
*CEO* That would be turbolift 4a, mister Hoyt.

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
::nods:: CO: Turbolift incident? I wasn't aware there was one sir.

ATO_Bost’k says: 
@::taps foot in wait::

CNS_T`Sele says: 
@No-name: Thank you, ensign, ::follows::

ATO_Bost’k says: 
@:: follows No-name::

CEO_Hoyt says: 
*CO*:Captain, recommend we take the TL off-line until further notice from Engineering. I have a bad feeling.

CNS_T`Sele says: 
@No-name: I assume your people have conducted preliminary interviews? I'd like to be taken to those who remember the most of the incident first.

OPS_B`lee says: 
::feels his pony tail falling out, and reaches up to tie it back again::

Host Quchant says: 
@<ens no-name> CNS: Yes Ma'am.  ::hands her a PADD:: here are the names

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Nods back:: CTO: A while ago, turbolift 4a, which is the bridge TL, exploded up here, requiring the bridge module to be replaced. We tracked an individual to Risa and further, whom we came to know as being the saboteur. He's in prison now..

CO_Jordaïn says: 
*CEO* Unlikely, ensign.. that turbolift was destroyed in the incident..

CNS_T`Sele says: 
@ ::takes the proffered padd, looking down the list of the unfamiliar names::

OPS_B`lee says: 
::overhears the Captain and begins to perform a library search to make sure this person is still in prison::

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
CO: Well sir it would seem if this is the same type of explosives then you don't have one saboteur but several.

CEO_Hoyt says: 
*CO*:Or at least that TL Access Tube... there might be something someone missed that may help us in our investigation.

ATO_Bost’k says: 
@CNS: how do you want to do this then?

CO_Jordaïn says: 
CTO: Indeed.. that person has exclaimed some sort of warning only moments before the starbase explosion, so I expect them to be linked..

CNS_T`Sele says: 
@ ATO: In order to make most efficient use of our time, I suggest that you conduct a series of interviews on these people ::points out names on the list:: while I take the rest. ::transfers part of the list to the ATO's tricorder::

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
::nods:: CO: I am sure we will find them sir.

CO_Jordaïn says: 
*CEO* Permission granted.. Recheck the shaft, but make it a fast and thorough investigation.

ATO_Bost’k says: 
@ CNS: sounds like a good idea.

CEO_Hoyt says: 
CIV: Care to join me? ::heads for the TIC doors::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Takes another deep breath:: CTO: I hope so, commander, I hope so..

CNS_T`Sele says: 
@ ATO: Yes, it quite obviously is. ::looks at the ATO curiously::

OPS_B`lee says: 
::chuckles out loud at the concept of fast and thorough ... guesses Jordaïn must be a career Officer::

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
::smiles:: CO: We will and hopefully before they can cause any more damage.

CEO_Hoyt says: 
Computer: Take Turbo Shaft 4Alpha Off-Line until further notice. Engineering Authorization Hoyt Alpha 112 Gamma3

CIV_Lynam says: 
CEO: Maybe later, I've got about sixty aircraft outside right now.  They should be coming back in pretty soon.  I'll catch up to you later.

CEO_Hoyt says: 
 ::nods at the CIV and leaves TIC::

Host Quchant says: 
<Computer> CEO: Confirmed.  TL Shaft offline.  Warning...primary access to bridge is now by emergency TL access and Jefferies tube

Host Quchant says: 
ACTION: The Computer repeats the warning on the bridge itself so everyone there knows this now

ATO_Bost’k says: 
@ ::mutters:: Self: hasn't anyone heard of manners...

OPS_B`lee says: 
::hears the warning and grimaces, doesn't feel like climbing through jefferies tubes getting all hot and sweaty:: CO: This could be really inconvenient, Captain.

CNS_T`Sele says: 
@ ATO: (overhears the mutter) Manners. An illogical emotional reaction designed to prolong actions?

ATO_Bost’k says: 
@CNS: it makes for a more pleasant atmosphere.

CIV_Lynam says: 
::Returns to watching the board, sees that all the big station pieces are taken care of.  Orders the two runabouts to return to the Tal-War and stand by as rescue / recovery craft.::

CEO_Hoyt says: 
::heads for the 4Alpha TL Tube and begins running scans of the inside of the tube::

OPS_B`lee says: 
::sees the Captain's ignoring him and busies himself working at the Operations console::

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
<Austin> *CTO*: We have the piece separated.

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
*Austin*: Good work. Compare what you have with what is on record from the TL explosion; I want to know if it matches.

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
<Austin> *CTO*: Acknowledged we will get right on it.

CEO_Hoyt says: 
*CTO*:Commander do you have the energy signature from the TL Explosion?

ATO_Bost’k says: 
@ No-Name: where can I find these people? :: shows list::

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
*CEO*: It's in the files we are fixing to compare it to a piece of the explosive device that was recovered from the base.

CNS_T`Sele says: 
@::continues down the long corridor with the ATO until they arrive at the room with the interviewees::

CIV_Lynam says: 
COMM: Meringe: Meringe, this is Tal-War TIC, do you still require our aircraft for your operations?

Host Quchant says: 
@<No-Name> ATO: They are all in our lounge sir.

ATO_Bost’k says: 
@ No-name: thanks

Host Quchant says: 
<Meringe> COMM: Tal-War: No Commander we can handle the rest of the clean up ourselves.  Thank you for your help

ATO_Bost’k says: 
@::enters lounge and looks around::

CIV_Lynam says: 
COM: Meringe: Understood.

CEO_Hoyt says: 
*CTO*:Can you please send a copy of the energy signatures to my tricorder. I am TL 4 Alpha Shaft scanning the inside of it to see if there's anything new.

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
CO: Sir they have the piece separated and are fixing to do the comparison.

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
*CEO*: Give my just a second and you will have it.

CNS_T`Sele says: 
@::enters the lounge alongside the ATO::

CIV_Lynam says: 
::Signals to the flight controllers to begin bringing in the aircraft, work bees first::

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
::brings up the file and sends a copy to the CEO at his location:: *CEO*: You should be receiving it now.

CEO_Hoyt says: 
*CTO*: Got it...Thank you. Hoyt Out

CO_Jordaïn says: 
CTO: Thank you… 

CNS_T`Sele says: 
@Noname: We'd appreciate some assistance sorting these people into groups, clustered by their interview priority dependant on the amount of pertinent information they are believed to have from their preliminary interviews.

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
CO: Just doing our jobs sir. There are some preliminary reports coming in from the other ships if you wish to review them sir.

OPS_B`lee says: 
::turns around and faces the back of the bridge, working at the rear Operations Console::

CEO_Hoyt says: 
Computer: Run a Level 1 Diagnostic on TL Shaft 4A, report any anomalous readings.

Host Quchant says: 
<Computer> CEO: Level 1 diagnostic requires visual confirmation of several components and cannot be done solely by computer

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Moves to stand next to B'lee:: OPS: Ok.. You see file 231-03a there.. Those are the flight paths from the Tal-War, located in the main database. I need you to compare these to a flight plan from the Paula Green, if you can obtain it. Similarities are worth reporting... ::Looks up::

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
*CEO*: Let me know if you find anything.

OPS_B`lee says: 
CO: Aye sir.

ATO_Bost’k says: 
@:: calls out first name on the list then interviews the one who responds::

CEO_Hoyt says: 
Computer: Let's run the Level 1 diagnostic and we will go step by step

CEO_Hoyt says: 
*CTO*: Aye

OPS_B`lee says: 
::requests the recent flight path for the Paula Greene from Starfleet Command and compares it to the flight plan from file 231-03a::

Host Quchant says: 
<Computer> CEO: Acknowledged.  Commencing computer based portion of level 1 diagnostic

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Walks back to TAC1 to see those reports::

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
::steps aside so the CO can have clear access to the reports::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Looks at the console screen:: CTO: Ok, what have we got here.. ::reads::

OPS_B`lee says: 
::compares the two flight plans sector by sector looking for any similarities::

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
CO: Most are saying the same things but different wording depending on who prepared them.

CNS_T`Sele says: 
@::walks along the aisles of survivors, checking them off her list::

CIV_Lynam says: 
::Watches as the work bees begin returning to the ship.::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Nods as he finished reading, looks up at T'Kerl:: CTO: Very well.. keep me informed. ::Taps combadge::

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

ATO_Bost’k says: 
@ :: finishes interviewing the first so moves onto the next. Saves notes for later examination::

CNS_T`Sele says: 
@ ::finds a bedraggled-looking officer and takes him over to a quiet corner to talk to::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
*AT* CNS: Any progress over there?

CIV_Lynam says: 
*CTO*: Tactical, be advised that the Meringe has released our small craft and they are returning to the ship.  Work bees first.  What are your instructions for the squadrons?

CTO-T`Kerl says: 
*CIV*: Get the secured and checked out but keep them on the ready.

CIV_Lynam says: 
*CTO*: Acknowledged.

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