Last week on the Tal-War:
The Tal-War traveling at Warp 4 and the search and rescue runabout traveling at Warp 6, are both about 22 hours into Cardassian space., when the S/R vessel arrives at Empok Nor and beams the Captain on board. The S/R runabout and Tal-War turn around to return to the Federation border.  They are met by three Cardassian Galor cruisers, who are saying that they are going to “peacefully” escort them to the Federation border. After some discussion, one Galor vessel leaves to escort the Captain’s runabout. Under orders not to fire on Cardassian vessels, Llewellyn orders that Yellow Alert be maintained.

Present:
Ian as Host Quchant/Duty OPS/Cardassian Gul Drinn
Trish as XO Lieutenant Commander Llewellyn
Brett as TIC OPS Manager Commander Fox Lynam
Jane as CTO Commander Tria Kyrron/FCO Joe
Darren as ATO Ensign Bost’k
Brian (AKA Jafo) as OPS Lieutenant B’lee
Steve as Lieutenant Commander CMO Brock
And
Kytra as AMO Lieutenant JG Kedi

Absent:
Gunther as CO Capt. Jordaïn/Runabout FCO
Heike as FCO Lieutenant Commander Shania

ACTD: U.S.S. Tal-War
NCC 80872

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

XO_Llewellyn says:
::in the command chair on the bridge:: CTO: Status?

ATO_Bost`k says:
::at TAC 2::

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: The Tal-War is approaching the border with the Galors right behind them

CIV_Lynam says:
::In TIC::

CMO_Brock says:
::in SB finishing up the physical for another crewmember::

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  Checking.

AMO_Kedi says:
::sets the tray of tools down:: CMO: You want a break?

XO_Llewellyn says:
OPS: Have you informed sector command of what is going on?

OPS_B`lee says:
XO: Aye sir

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  Shields are at 100%.  Weapons at 80%  Impulse engines and thrusters are not at full capacity either.

XO_Llewellyn says:
::feels some sense of relief:: OPS: Good. ::smiles at him::

CMO_Brock says:
Phillips: You are in perfect health. ::looks at Kiz:: AMO: Sure. Why don't you drum up a couple of fruit smoothies?

OPS_B`lee says:
::winks back at her::

XO_Llewellyn says:
::shakes her head, with an amused smile::

CMO_Brock says:
<Phillips> CMO: Thanks Doc. ::leaves SB::

CTO_Kyrron says:
ATO:  Tactically we are not in the best position to defend ourselves.

XO_Llewellyn says:
*CIV*: ETA to the Runabout meeting up with us?

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: I guess not sir

XO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: Time to the border?

CTO_Kyrron says:
ATO:  Continue your tactical analysis of the Galors.  Anything that would give us an advantage.

OPS_B`lee says:
::overhears the CTO and mutters:: CTO: Well ... aren't you the gloomy-gus.

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  Two hours.

AMO_Kedi says:
::grins:: CMO: Okay Brock! ::trots over to the replicator:: Rep: 2 strawberry and mango smoothies please. ::takes the glasses when they appear and walks over to Brock::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::hears OPS mutter something and briefly glances his way::

XO_Llewellyn says:
::nods at the CTO::

OPS_B`lee says:
::smiles sweetly at Kyrron as she glances towards him::

CIV_Lynam says:
*XO*: 1.5 hours.

XO_Llewellyn says:
OPS: It's her job to... think the worst. ::hears the CIV::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::raises an eyebrow and turns her attention back to the tactical console::

CMO_Brock says:
::sits down and takes a glass from Kiz:: AMO: Thanks. You are doing very well with your duties. You are a fast learner Kiz. Of course I already knew that. ::smiles then takes a gulp of his drink::

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: will do  : continues TAC analysis::

XO_Llewellyn says:
::wonders about the .5 hour discrepancy:: *CIV*: Have them go ahead of us and meet us on the other side of the border at... out of Cardassian weapon range, assuming that they do not cross into our space.... and we will meet up with her there.

AMO_Kedi says:
::blushes:: CMO: I don't think I'm doing that great, Brock, but I do look good in these scrubs I think. :grins::

OPS_B`lee says:
::communicates with sector command on their situation providing a brief update::

CMO_Brock says:
::chuckles:: AMO: That you do Kiz, that you do. ::puts his arm around her waist and draws her close to him::

AMO_Kedi says:
::giggles:: CMO: Brock! ::playfully pushes against his chest::

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: how long till we're back in fed space?

XO_Llewellyn says:
::nods at B'lee, as she sees him working at his station::

CTO_Kyrron says:
ATO:  Two hours

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: The tactical console and the viewscreen showing the galors indicate they change course

CIV_Lynam says:
*XO*: Understood.

CMO_Brock says:
::grins and pulls her closer still::

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  The Galors have changed course.

XO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: Where are they going?

OPS_B`lee says:
::wonders why the XO's nodding at him::

ATO_Bost`k says:
::checks new destination::

CTO_Kyrron says:
ATO:  They look to me like they are moving toward the runabout.  Do you concur?

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: yes

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  Straight for the Captain's Runabout.

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: I don't like the look of this

CTO_Kyrron says:
::nods in agreement at the ATO::

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: I’d suggest going to red and powering up the weapons sir

XO_Llewellyn says:
::furrows her brow:: *CIV*: What is going on with the runabout? All the Galors have changed course to meet up with her.

CIV_Lynam says:
::Watches the new development on the tactical board.::

XO_Llewellyn says:
OPS: Get the Cardassians on the screen for me.

CTO_Kyrron says:
ATO:  I agree.  Unfortunately there is no way for us to catch up with them.

AMO_Kedi says:
::puts her hands on his face:: CMO: What are you up too?

CIV_Lynam says:
*XO*:Apparently our good captain warrants a more impressive escort.

CIV_Lynam says:
*XO*: Likely they are trying to provoke a reaction.

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: it may draw them over though, buy the runabout some time

XO_Llewellyn says:
::hears the CIV, breathes out heavily::

OPS_B`lee says:
::hails the Cardassians and places the image on screen:: XO: You got it Commander Hot Pants.

Host Quchant says:
<Cardassian Escort Ship> COM: Tal-War: Commander...something we can do for you?

CTO_Kyrron says:
::nods at the ATO::  ATO:  Yet we would be hard pressed to survive if we engaged them.

CMO_Brock says:
AMO: Something for a little later perhaps?

CIV_Lynam says:
*XO*: I advise you to continue on course and not antagonize them.

CTO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  That is no way to address a superior officer.

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: depends how many they send back

XO_Llewellyn says:
::gives B'lee a stern look, doesn't have time to chastise him for that comment now, turns to the screen:: COM: Cardassians: CO: Yes. Why have you changed course?

AMO_Kedi says:
::blushes:: CMO: Like what Brock?

Host Quchant says:
<Cardassian Escort Ship> COM: Tal-War: Just a little problem of our own to take with...nothing to concern yourself with

OPS_B`lee says:
::glances at Kyrron:: CTO: No ... that's no way to dress as my superior officer.

CTO_Kyrron says:
::considers::  ATO:  True enough.

CTO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  How about we continue this discussion once the channel to the Cardassians is closed.  ::glares at him::

OPS_B`lee says:
::mutters:: CTO: You started it.

ATO_Bost`k says:
:: holds back a laugh::

Host Quchant says:
<Cardassian Escort Ship> COM: Tal-War: Is there anything else?.....we are rather busy

CMO_Brock says:
AMO: Do you want kittens? ::sly look::

XO_Llewellyn says:
::doesn't look happy:: COM: Escort: CO: If it involves my crew and my runabout... it concerns me.

Host Quchant says:
<Cardassian Escort Ship> COM: Your runabout?...what ever gave you that impression?

AMO_Kedi says:
::blushes a very deep shade of red:: CMO: Uhhhh...Ahhhhh......Brock....don't you think I'm a little .....uhh....young....for that?

CTO_Kyrron says:
::whispers::  ATO:  Is there anything else happening in the vicinity of the Runabout.  Some other reason they might be headed that way?

CMO_Brock says:
AMO: No time like the present. ::laughs::

XO_Llewellyn says:
COM: Escort: CO: That is where you are headed.... ::looks back at her tactical staff::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::nods at the XO::

AMO_Kedi says:
::eyes wide:: CMO: You sure Brock?

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: I'll check sir  :: checks::

CMO_Brock says:
AMO: Relax Kiz, I'm just teasing you. ::smiles and sips his smoothie::

Host Quchant says:
<Cardassian Escort Ship> COM: If you extend the course you will find it ends at a legitimate course for us...if we had kept going the direction we were....we would have ended up at Bajor....but we're weren't going there.

OPS_B`lee says:
::frowns:: Self: Why bring it up if they weren't going there?

CTO_Kyrron says:
::checks the heading of the Galors and extrapolates beyond the Runabout::

XO_Llewellyn says:
COM: Escort: CO: Very well. Thank you for your time... Tal-War out.

CIV_Lynam says:
::Sighs at the comm exchange::

AMO_Kedi says:
::pretends like she's going to hit him but holds back, smiles, and trots into his office to drink her smoothie::

XO_Llewellyn says:
::looks at OPS for him to cut the signal::

OPS_B`lee says:
::closes the channel as Llewellyn makes a hand motion::

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: the other galor near the CO has changed course sir

CTO_Kyrron says:
ATO:  It is no longer staying with our Runabout?

XO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: Keep an eye on them. ::definitely not happy::

CMO_Brock says:
::finishes his drink and checks the name of the next crewmember to have their physical::

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: no sir

AMO_Kedi says:
CMO: When is my turn?

CTO_Kyrron says:
::looks over the readings from the three Galors and extrapolates their courses::

XO_Llewellyn says:
::looks at the Tactical staff hard at work, waits for them to give her additional news::

OPS_B`lee says:
::looks around the bridge, thinks, 'lovely paneling'::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::raises an eyebrow as she looks at the results::

CMO_Brock says:
AMO: Didn't you have your physical last night? You want another one already?

XO_Llewellyn says:
::wishes desperately Bajorans were telepathic so she could give B'lee a piece of her mind in private right now::

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  All three Galors may be heading to Tropoli III.  It's a small Cardassian outpost and colony.

OPS_B`lee says:
::pulls up information on Tropoli III ... just for something to do, who knows it might be useful;:

XO_Llewellyn says:
::listens to the CTO:: CTO: Hm... I wonder if they are having trouble there... no concern of ours... a Cardassian internal matter no doubt.

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  Quite possibly.  Perhaps if we slowed our speed we could rendezvous with our Runabout sooner?

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: should I move the TAC teams away from their red alert positions sir?

AMO_Kedi says:
::blushes:: CMO: I thought you said with someone with such a unique physiology as mine, that I would need daily physicals. ::grins::

CTO_Kyrron says:
ATO:  Keep them where they are until we are back in Federation space.

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: aye sir

CMO_Brock says:
AMO: Uh... er.... well..... I mean... Of course. Shall we schedule it for later tonight? ::smiles::

XO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: As we have no Cardassian escort... we can lower our shields as soon as she arrives.

OPS_B`lee says:
::reads about Tropoli, wonders what the Tropolian people would be like::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::nods at the XO::

AMO_Kedi says:
CMO: Why not here in Sickbay? That's where you do all the other ones, right?

ATO_Bost`k says:
:: drums fingers::

CMO_Brock says:
AMO: As you wish.

CTO_Kyrron says:
ATO:  Keep a close eye on long-range sensors.  I'll cover short-range.

Host Quchant says:
ACTION:  Time passes.....and the shuttle is now 10 minutes away from the Tal-War....which is right on the edge of the border...Cardassian side

CTO_Kyrron says:
::checks short-range sensors::

XO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: Alright.... what do the sensors tell us now?

ATO_Bost`k says:
:: keeps watching LRS, is getting tired::

AMO_Kedi says:
::slurps the last of her smoothie:: CMO: Who's next Brock? ::crosses her legs::

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  No sign of Cardassian ships.

CMO_Brock says:
AMO: Crewman D'ocles.

XO_Llewellyn says:
::raises her eyebrow:: CTO: Any sign of anything else?

CTO_Kyrron says:
::checks again::  XO:  Nothing unexpected for this region of space.

AMO_Kedi says:
::takes notes on a PADD:: CMO: I sent him his reminder, he should be here. ::looks up as the door opens:: Right on time.

OPS_B`lee says:
::thinks Tropoli would make a nice vacation resort ... of course, first the Federation would have to come in and take things over::

CMO_Brock says:
::looks up at crewman D'ocles:: D'ocles: Thank you for being prompt.

XO_Llewellyn says:
::clears her throat, as it is her time to be a bit paranoid:: CTO: What is expected for this region of space? My primary concern is getting the runabout on board safely... you understand. Do you think we can on this side of the border?

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  I don't see any reason why not.  It might be prudent to deploy the fighters for extra coverage.

ATO_Bost`k says:
OPS: why do you think those cardies went to Tropoli?

AMO_Kedi says:
<D'ocles>::looks at the doctor, then at Kiz:: AMO: I want you to scan me. ::grins::

OPS_B`lee says:
ATO: Work on their tans? Heck if I know...

XO_Llewellyn says:
::goes to the replicator and gets Bost'k some more tea:: TO: Here you go... ::smiles at him::

ATO_Bost`k says:
::laughs then look up at the XO:: XO: thanks

CMO_Brock says:
::grins:: D'ocles: No problem. You will be her second patient. ::hands the medscanner to Kiz::

OPS_B`lee says:
::thinks all the XO needs now is a cute little waitress outfit::

XO_Llewellyn says:
::nods agreeing with her plan:: *CIV*: We are going to drop out of warp to pick up the runabout... I'd like you to deploy some fighters just in case... trouble appears unexpectedly.

AMO_Kedi says:
<D'ocles> CMO: Second? Who was the other lucky guy?

AMO_Kedi says:
::rolls her eyes and sighs::

ATO_Bost`k says:
:: takes a sip from the tea::

XO_Llewellyn says:
::senses B'lee behind her, shakes her head, she finds him soooo... amusing and soooo... frustrating::

CMO_Brock says:
::chuckles:: D'ocles: Our illustrious Operations Officer, Lt. B'lee. He seems no worse for the experience.

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: what do you think?

CIV_Lynam says:
*XO*: No need, I'll have the runabout close in nice and tight, engage the landing bay tractor beams and bring her in.

AMO_Kedi says:
<D'ocles> ::mutters:: Self: Lucky dog.

CTO_Kyrron says:
ATO:  I think we should be prepared to manually charge weapons while our shields are down.  ::grins::

XO_Llewellyn says:
Duty FCO: Drop from warp so that we may pick up the runabout. ::hears the CIV:: *CIV*: This is your area of expertise. I leave it to you then.

CTO_Kyrron says:
ATO:  Watch closely when the shields go down.

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: will do.

AMO_Kedi says:
::picks up the med. tricorder and walks over to him, noticing where he's looking. D'ocles: I'm up here. ::smiles and tilts his head up to her face::

CTO_Kyrron says:
<FCO_Joe>XO:  Aye.  ::drops from warp::

XO_Llewellyn says:
*CIV*: Time to runabout?

CIV_Lynam says:
::Sends orders to the runabout::

AMO_Kedi says:
<D'ocles>: AMO: I made my choice.

CMO_Brock says:
::shakes his head at the discourse:: AMO: Kiz, proceed like I showed you earlier.

CIV_Lynam says:
*XO*:Three minutes

CTO_Kyrron says:
::watches the progress of the Runabout on sensors::

XO_Llewellyn says:
::hears the CTO, a bit unsure if she likes the sound of that, but is relying upon her expertise as tactical was not her strong suit::

XO_Llewellyn says:
All: Alright... so now we wait.... ::taps her fingers:: OPS: Place the runabout on screen.

CIV_Lynam says:
::Watches as the bay is prepared and landing crews get into position.::

OPS_B`lee says:
::taps the appropriate controls for the runabout to appear on screen::

AMO_Kedi says:
::nods to Brock:: CMO: Gotcha. D'ocles: Please sit down over there. ::motions to a bio-bed and waits a moment, then starts nudging him toward it. D'ocles: Come on now, it won't hurt you.

CMO_Brock says:
::looks over Kiz' shoulder at her med tricorder looking at the sensor readings::

AMO_Kedi says:
<D'ocles> ::sits on the bio-bed, still staring at Kiz, now starting to drool.::

CIV_Lynam says:
::Sees the Runabout approach the bay and the tractor beams engage, pulling it inside.::

CMO_Brock says:
AMO: Hmmmm...... elevated heart rate, rapid breathing.....  D'ocles: Are you feeling okay?

OPS_B`lee says:
XO: I should probably get down there ... brief the Captain.

CIV_Lynam says:
*XO*: We have them.

CTO_Kyrron says:
::watches the recovery on the viewscreen::

OPS_B`lee says:
::steps away from his console and heads for the turbolift::

XO_Llewellyn says:
*CMO*: In mere minutes, we will be bringing in the runabout that the Captain is in... I'd like you to do a standard Medical quarantine... as he is not going through the transporter buffers.

XO_Llewellyn says:
OPS: Med needs to check him out first.

CTO_Kyrron says:
::wonders what OPS needs to brief the Captain about::

AMO_Kedi says:
::rolls her eyes and runs the tricorder over D'ocles:: D'ocles: See? Nothing to worry about. ::notices him staring and waves her hand in front of his face, then looks at Brock:: CMO: Have you seen anything like this before?

CMO_Brock says:
*XO* Yes ma'am. I'm on it.

OPS_B`lee says:
::shrugs:: XO: You know me ... I'll stay out of Brock's way. ::enters the TL:: TL: Shuttlebay....

XO_Llewellyn says:
OPS: And... I will be briefing the Captain.

CMO_Brock says:
AMO: You have sickbay. I will return later.

CMO_Brock says:
::heads to the shuttlebay::

ATO_Bost`k says:
:: checks sensors::

CTO_Kyrron says:
<FCO_Joe>  XO:  Course laid in for the federation border.  Resume at warp?

XO_Llewellyn says:
::waits to see if B'lee will be resuming his post, and frowns when the turbolift closes taking B’lee to the shuttlebay::

CMO_Brock says:
Computer: Prepare to engage a level 7 quarantine forcefield in shuttlebay.

AMO_Kedi says:
::sighs:: D'ocles: You're okay, you can go back to work now. ::turns and puts the tricorder away on her tray and walks into Brock's office to see who is next on the list.::

XO_Llewellyn says:
Duty FCO: Yes.

OPS_B`lee says:
::listens to the instrumental music in the turbolift::

CTO_Kyrron says:
<FCO_Joe>::engages warp engines and zooms the heck outa there::

CMO_Brock says:
::enters TL:: TL: Shuttlebay

OPS_B`lee says:
::wonders who's piping John Tesh into the turbolifts::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::breathes a sigh of relief::  ATO:  Anything out there we should be concerned about?

XO_Llewellyn says:
::growls with frustration at B'lee:: CTO: As soon as we reach the other side.... I'd like you to take command of the bridge and... I have an Operations Officer that will need a.... a..... severe speaking to. ::sounds upset::

OPS_B`lee says:
::steps out of the lift as it arrives at its destination and heads for the shuttlebay::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::nods::  XO: He's a challenging officer, but I appreciate his tendency to speak his mind.  ::smiles::

CMO_Brock says:
::exits the TL and heads for the shuttlebay::

CMO_Brock says:
::sees the OPS officer and nods:: OPS: Lt.

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: there's nothing out there sir

XO_Llewellyn says:
::nods:: CTO: As much as I hate to admit it... he is a good officer too.... just... well disrespectful and... that needs to be dealt with.

OPS_B`lee says:
::sees the CMO and nods:: CMO: Doctor

CTO_Kyrron says:
ATO:  Excellent.

CTO_Kyrron says:
::nods in understanding at the XO::

XO_Llewellyn says:
*CMO*: No one is to go near the Captain or the runabout crew until you have medically cleared them for reintegration into the crew.

CMO_Brock says:
*XO*: Understood, Commander.

AMO_Kedi says:
::looks up and notices D'olces still sitting there with a blissful look on his face. Stands up and walks over to him:: D'olces: I said go home. Shoo!! Shoo!!

XO_Llewellyn says:
::hears CMO, nods at the moment fairly satisfied::

CTO_Kyrron says:
ATO:  I suppose we will be putting in for repairs once we get back.

OPS_B`lee says:
CMO: So ... let's get this party started.

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: we need them. the warp engines are shot and our phasers could do with being looked at.

CTO_Kyrron says:
::nods::  ATO:  And I don't know about you, but I could use some downtime.

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: ::smiles:: so could I. this has been one long shift

XO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: Time now to the border?

CTO_Kyrron says:
::checks::

CMO_Brock says:
Computer: Erect level 7 forcefield around the shuttlebay for quarantine. ::pulls out his med scanner::

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  Five more minutes.

AMO_Kedi says:
::sighs and taps her commbadge:: *Security*: Can you send someone to Sickbay?  We have... a little situation.

CMO_Brock says:
OPS: Shall we get them out of the shuttle?

CTO_Kyrron says:
::hears the sec comm::  ATO:  You want to go down there?

XO_Llewellyn says:
All: It is my plan to go to DS9 and the Bajoran system for shore leave after all this is said and done.... I imagine the temporal investigators will want to talk to Jordaïn as well.... ::sighs::

OPS_B`lee says:
CMO: Good idea... ::follows Brock::

ATO_Bost`k says:
:: smiles:: CTO: sure, she probably broke a nail or something  :: gets up and enters the TL::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::laughs::

CMO_Brock says:
::opens the shuttle and enters::

ATO_Bost`k says:
TL: sickbay

OPS_B`lee says:
::waits outside the shuttle, not wanting to crowd things::

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  Sounds like a good plan.  ::smiles::

XO_Llewellyn says:
::nods:: CTO: I think this crew needs a little R&R after all we've just been through

ATO_Bost`k says:
::waits for the doors to open then steps out and goes to sickbay::

AMO_Kedi says:
::crosses her arms and looks at D'ocles:: D'ocles: Hey, you okay? ::grabs his shoulders and shakes::

ATO_Bost`k says:
:: enters sickbay:: AMO: what can I do for you then?

CMO_Brock says:
::looks around the shuttle and finds the captain and two crewmen and begins to scan him::

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

Tal-War Mission Summary:
The Tal-War crew watches nervously as a Cardassian Galor approaches the Captain’s runabout, but then all three Galor class vessels are called away to a mission on Tropoli III, a Cardassian outpost. The crew of the Tal-War is curious, but does not press the Cardassians for information, and continues to the border without incident. They pick up the Captain’s runabout and make it back to the Federation border and set course for DS9 and potential shore leave.