SM – Martijn Lemmen

Cast:

CO – Sophia Wakeling
XO – Brendan Ringenoldus
OPS – Nathalie Amos 
CTO – Scott Knight

Summary: The Tal-War has left Outpost 34A in pursuit of a Ferengi Marauder who they suspect have made illegal trades in Federation technology. We join the crew as they are 3 days away from Ferenginar…

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Tal-War Mission: For better and for worse... - Part I >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Is sitting on the bridge::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::at Tac1 tracking the Ferengi ship::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::Orders extra security to the ship's armoury and storage::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: arrives on the bridge and takes his station::
OPS_Ens_Santos says:
:: In the lounge finishing meal ::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::modifies the shield modulations to protect against "friendly fire" or the use of stolen SF weapons against the ship::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
CTO: What is the situation as to identifying the ferengi vessel and its occupants?
OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::takes her time over dessert wondering if it's good news there is a new CMO to look over their files::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CO: Still scanning Cap'n, not quite finished yet.
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CO: I checked up on Fernhim's Shuttle, seems she was due to dock at SB 457 four hours ago, never checked in.
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
ALL: Could all senior staff please meet in the observation lounge
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Stands up and moves towards the lounge::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::secures Tac1 and moves toward the lounge::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Is in the Lounge, taking her seat at the top of the room::
OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::gets an alert about a senior staff meeting and rushes::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::stops by a replicator and grabs a coffee before taking a seat::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::Taking his place next to the CO, after grabbing himself a cup of orange juice:: 
OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::skids to a halt outside the lounge wishing bright engineers would think of putting mirrors here and there on a ship for officers in a hurry::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Looks at the PADD in her hands whilst the other officers enter the room::
OPS_Ens_Santos says:
:enters room unaware of a slight streak of choc ice-cream across her cheek. Finds a seat::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::watches Renee sit and motions to her that she has something on her cheek::
OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::rubs her cheek as naturally as she can and checks with MacAllister that all is fine, smiling::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Looks around, to see that everyone who is likely to attend has arrived::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::nods and smiles discreetly then turns his attention to the CO::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
ALL: I'm sorry to have called you all here at such short notice, but there are a few announcements I have to make.
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: gets out his PADDs and checks his agenda::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Looks around again, checking that people were listening::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::watches the CO waiting to see what the announcements are::
OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::waits for the announcements::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
CTO: Lt MacAllister, please step forward.
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::frowns slightly and stands up, taking a sip of coffee before stepping forward::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::finishes his OJ and gets up taking his place behind the CO::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
CTO: I would like to award you the Meritorious Service Medal, for meritorious Services  ::Smiles a little, as she holds out the box containing the medal::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::smiles as he takes the box and opens it, looks at the medal and comes perfectly to attention::
OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::feels like clapping::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: Smiles:: CTO: Congratulations you earned it, Lieutenant.
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::smiles and nods:: XO: Thank you sir.
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
CTO: Congratulations Mr MacAllister
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::snaps back to attention and salutes:: CO: Thank you Captain.
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Smiles at MacAllister, and then looks around at the room again::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::quickly sneaks back to his seat::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
OPS: Ensign Santos, front and centre on the double. The captain and I don't have all day, ensign! :: showing the cool and stern look of an old veteran::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Tries to resist a grin coming across her face::
OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::jumps on her feet and steps forward quickly looking askance::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
OPS: Ensign Santos, I have the privilege to offer you a promotion to LtJG, do you accept?
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Looks over to Exeter, who is holding the box with the pips::
OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::turn a nice tomato shade:: CO: I'm honoured to, Captain!
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::hands the CO the box:: CO: I don't think we should ma'am, She has been doing a good job and it isn't a good habit in SF promoting hard working ensigns.
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the comment from Exeter::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::almost grins as Renee gets her extra pip::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
OPS: I take that as acceptance then Mister Santos
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: look at how I turned out ma'am :: smiles::
OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::eyes widen slightly as she fights down a giggle::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Takes the pip from Exeter, and places it at Santos' neck, drawing blood in the good Starfleet tradition while doing so::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::smiles and watches::
OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::jumps a bit:: CO/XO: Thank you, Captain, Sir. ::goes back to sit, checking the new pip with her fingers, smiling hugely::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:;stands to attention:: OPS: Good work, Lieutenant Santos, you worked very hard for it and can't name anybody else who has earned it as much as you do, lieutenant. ::smiles::

ACTION: Suddenly, the Tal-War is rocked by three large explosions. The crew in the observation lounge is knocked from their feet as the ceiling colours red and the room darkens.

CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Tumbles across the floor of the lounge::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: drops on the floor:: ALL: Battle Stations!
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::falls off his seat and rolls across the floor hitting the wall::
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::misses her chair and falls across the one MacAllister just vacated::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
ALL: REPORT!
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::jumps to his feet and runs out onto the bridge, straight to his console activating it for a tactical report::

ACTION: As the crew arrives on the bridge they can a defiant class star ship make a turn, preparing for a next attack run...

OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::scrambles to her feet and runs behind the CTO until she reaches her station::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Gets to her feet, and rushes on the bridge, into the 'Big Chair’ tm
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Permission to take my old trade up?
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CO: Shields down to 72%, minor damage on the lower decks, I'm returning fire! ::Targets the defiants weapons arrays and fires::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
:XO: Work with MacAllister. Don't tread on each other's toes
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::takes over and clears ongoing queries to make ready for a Red alert when she notices a drop in the power distribution::
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
CO: The power grid has been drained by the impacts, working on restoring our status, Captain!
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: I mean the Helm, you got the best pilot in the whole of Starfleet here, Ma'am.
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Sighs::  XO: Hard to keep track sometimes Exeter, you are so multitalented
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
OPS: Also, try to make contact with the vessel. I want to open communications
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
OPS: Yeah, ask them to kindly stop shooting at us.
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::takes the helm and loads up his files:: CO: Well, I've been an FCO for the biggest part of my active career ma'am and Heck It's the best job till XO I ever had.
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
CO: Opening hailing frequencies, Sir.

ACTION: The Tal-War increases speed as their forward phaser lash out to the defiant, hitting its frontal shields... weakening them...   And as the Tal-War continues its confrontation with the Defiant the camera zooms out as the screen turns black and is replaced by "To be Continued" ....

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Pause Tal-War Mission: For better and for worse... - Part I >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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