Host Regin says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Triton Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

FCO_Soree says:
::tugs at his uniform as he walks the corridors of the Starbase::

CMO_Izartti says:
@::Standing in her new quarters aboard the Triton, looks in the mirror adjusting the white dress uniform & tucks her medium-length ponytail in on itself as she ties it back. Walks out of her quarters::

XO_Weaver says:
::In sharp dress whites, looking around the observation lounge for McDowell::

CSO_SVral says:
::sits in the lounge looking around feeling outta place::

FCO_Soree says:
::approaches Observation Lounge 3 and sees the crowd filing in::

FCO_Soree says:
::Steps in and looks around for the Triton contingent::

CMO_Izartti says:
::heads to OL3 on the Starbase at a brisk pace.... though wondering why she took a shuttle out to the Triton if it was just coming back here anyhow::

FCO_Soree says:
::Moves to empty seat next to SVral and sits::

CSO_SVral says:
::sees the familiar Capt. Regin::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::walks in slowly, slightly somber... bad enough he just heard about the sudden death of one of his good friends in the Admiralty::

Host CaptRegin says:
::sits in the OL, wondering what could have happened::

XO_Weaver says:
::Spots the Admiral coming in now...hesitates a moment, but decides against going over::

CSO_SVral says:
::whispers to FCO:: FCO: you feel out of place like me?

CMO_Izartti says:
::enters the OL and takes a seat at the rear::

FCO_Soree says:
::Takes in the somber tone in the room and compares these proceedings to those at home::

Host CaptRegin says:
::looks at the torpedo tubes, and then around the room::

Host CaptRegin says:
ACTION: The room quickly fills up as everyone arrives

CO_Sulkov says:
:: walks into the lounge, out of respect for Winters ::

FCO_Soree says:
::Sits up right presenting a formal appearance::

CSO_SVral says:
::walks over to Regin:: Regin: Nice to see you again, I wish under different circumstances

Host CaptRegin says:
::nods to the CSO::  CSO: I don't know what's happening out there on the Triton

CMO_Izartti says:
::Looks around, not recognizing anyone but the new CO & the Adm.::

EO1_Thornne says:
::Stands near the wall, still trying to come to terms with Lehari's death::

CSO_SVral says:
Regin:  it's all a blur to me sir, everything happened so fast

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::walks over to the two tube caskets for a moment... folds hands and places them near his lips... then turns around and walks quietly to a nearby seat::

Host CaptRegin says:
::stands in front of the crowd::  All: This is a sad occasion for us all.  We have lost two friends

CSO_SVral says:
::takes seat next to FCO again::

XO_Weaver says:
::Shakes his head a moment, just staring off toward the window.. then quickly takes a seat in the aisle::

Host CaptRegin says:
All: Through all the dangers that we face as officers, we never think that this day might come

FCO_Soree says:
::Nods to SVral as he sits::

CO_Sulkov says:
:: notices how McDowell just happen to sit down next to him ::

CO_Sulkov says:
:: looks at the Admiral and raises an eyebrow ::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::for a moment, props his elbows on his legs and folds his hands around the back of his neck::

Host CaptRegin says:
All: I only met Captain Winters a few times.  He replaced an old friend on board the Scimitar.

Host CaptRegin says:
::looks at McD::  All: The first time I met him, we were assigned to a rescue mission together.

Host CaptRegin says:
All: His ease of command stays in my mind.  He never felt out of place in a dangerous situation

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::looks up at Regin, still slightly hunched over... then sits up::

XO_Weaver says:
::Sitting behind the new CO and McDowell::  ::Nods slightly, resting his chin in his hand while listening to Regin's speech::

Host CaptRegin says:
::looks at EO Thornne::  I knew Cmdr Thornne for quite a while.  We served together aboard the Scimitar for a year

Host CaptRegin says:
All: Her caring nature always shone through, no matter the difficulties she had to face

EO1_Thornne says:
::Nods toward the Capt acknowledging his word::

Host CaptRegin says:
All: Anyone who would like to share an experience shared with Capt. Winters or Cmdr. Thornne is welcome to

CO_Sulkov says:
:: typical human sentiment ::

Host CaptRegin says:
::takes a seat::

EO1_Thornne says:
::Looks up, wants to address the assembled group, but can't find the words, so he remains::

XO_Weaver says:
::Sinks back into his seat, still a wreck mentally, and doesn't care to show it by going up there and making a fool of himself::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::loses his stomach slightly as he stands up::

CSO_SVral says:
::stands to find the words to comfort the weeping::

CSO_SVral says:
ALL:  I am new to the triton.....

CSO_SVral says:
ALL:  I met Captain Winters during a briefing with Captain Regin

CSO_SVral says:
ALL:  His presences demanded respect and attention

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::raises an eyebrow at the CSO, but backs to the wall while he speaks::

CSO_SVral says:
ALL:  I regret that I can't say more and that I didn't have a chance to serve with him longer.  ::takes a seat hoping it help a few::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::walks back up to the glass microphone stand, embroidered with the Federation symbol::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::looks up at the audience:: All: Some might consider me to have been indifferent to Captain Winters... But nothing marks the loss of two 
friends. I'd like to begin with a letter I recently received from another friend, Mr. McLir on Earth.

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
All: His words were short, but summarize a great deal. "Space is cold and unforgiving. It is something that shouldn't be taken for granted...

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
All: ::points down to the symbol on the podium:: We all take an oath to serve under this symbol. Sometimes we lose sight of what that means. 
But when we lose one of our own, we're reaffirmed of how precious life is, even in this day and age."

Host CaptRegin says:
::nods::

XO_Weaver says:
::Hopes McDowell or someone was able to contact McLir personally, so he didn't just have to learn from some Starfleet report...thinks he should probably send 
something to Cmdr. Keorn straightaway, after the funeral::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
All: I barely served specifically with Captain Winters, especially onboard Scimitar. We first met at a time where I was reminded about life's 
fragility.

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::looks to the other casket:: All: Commander Thornne... Was... ::bites lip for a moment:: She was a masterful artist of humor, aboard Scimitar. 
Humility and friendship are the two best ways I can summarize her personality.

EO1_Thornne says:
::While his face remains stoic a tear streams down his cheek::

Cloaked_Figure says:
::walks in and stands at the back wall::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
All: Both of them, throughout the toils of service, never lost sight of their goals: The continuance of humanity's pursuit of the unknown. They 
never lost sight that the unknown is dangerous. Many times they've beaten the odds with their fellow crewmates. This time, the unknown returned them to a place where many humans fear to explore.

Cloaked_Figure says:
::peers thru the darkness of the hood to see the two black casings holding the Dr. Thornne and Capt. Winters

FCO_Soree says:
::With all this high praise Mahg wonders if the rest of the crew can live up to these standards::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
All: To say the least, from a fellow officer, they served with dignity and respect. From a friend, I have lost a part of my heart. They will both 
forever be missed. ::walks quietly over to the caskets, grabs the two Federation flags and folds them ceremonially::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::walks with the flags down to Mr. Thornne and the Winters family contingency, and hands them their flags::

CMO_Izartti says:
::looks to the side to see this cloaked figure::

XO_Weaver says:
::Sits up a bit straighter, sensing the service is coming to a close::

EO1_Thornne says:
::Takes the flag from McDowell::  McDowell: Thank you sir ::Voice cracks::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::walks back up behind the caskets:: All: Please stand and respect a moment of silence, for two of our own.

CMO_Izartti says:
::stands::

XO_Weaver says:
::Stands at attention, lowering his head in respect::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::bows head for a few moments::

FCO_Soree says:
::Stands and bows head::

Host CaptRegin says:
::raises his head, and prays to the prophets::

EO1_Thornne says:
::comes to attention, holds the flag under his arm.  walks over to the casket and places his hand on the cold black surface::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::looks up, moves hand to a hidden control panel, and presses a few buttons... the torps are beamed into the launchers::

CO_Sulkov says:
: stands raising the Vulcan sign  for a moment and then stands in silence ::

Cloaked_Figure says:
::touches a device on wrist::

EO1_Thornne says:
::Whispers::  Lehari: Good bye my love

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
All: Present Honors.

FCO_Soree says:
::Gives hand salute::

Host CaptRegin says:
<TRChief> *McD* Sir, the tube for Capt. Winters was redirected during transport.  I've lost it

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::face loses it... falters as he touches his commbadge:: *TRChief* What?

FCO_Soree says:
::Frowns at hearing the comm; slowly lowers hand::

Host CaptRegin says:
@<CPO Bzdek> *XO* Sir, the Triton is powering up without us giving any commands

FCO_Soree says:
::Growls lowly and looks at XO and then CSO::

EO1_Thornne says:
::As his legs falter, he drops to his knees, tears now streaming from both eyes, he buries his head in his hands, and allows the federation flag to drop to the ground::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::mumbles something... "so much for even a decent ceremony"::

XO_Weaver says:
::Draws his hand down from the salute, quickly tapping his comm badge.  Whispers::  *CPO*  Can you stop it?

Cloaked_Figure says:
<SVral> ::looks at the Triton crew trying to get a hold of what's happening::

Host CaptRegin says:
ACTION: All Triton crew, McD, and Regin are beamed to the bridge of the Triton

CO_Sulkov says:
:: looks at the XO :: XO: Find out what is going on here.. I am sure its no coincidence with the corpse disappearance

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::grits teeth... angered now::

FCO_Soree says:
::Feels the transport and then realizes he is on Triton's bridge::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::looks around at the Bridge::

XO_Weaver says:
::Dazed::  CO:  Absolutely, sir.  ::Quickly looks down to his panel, trying to figure out who ordered the ship to power up::

CO_Sulkov says:
:: looks around :: XO: At least the ship isn't leaving without us.

CMO_Izartti says:
Self: ::quietly:: Is this ship haunted or alive?

FCO_Soree says:
::Lopes to the helm and sits::

FCO_Soree says:
::Tries to get helm control::

CO_Sulkov says:
:: takes the CO's seat as if he had been there all the time ::

EO1_Thornne says:
::Looks around the action of the transporter beam breaking him free from his grief::

FCO_Soree says:
ADM: She's not responding sir.

Cloaked_Figure says:
<SVral> ::goes to SC1 trying to get a bearing on the problems::

Host CaptRegin says:
ACTION: All controls are offline, but the Triton continues to power, and soon leaves the dock

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::storms up the stairs to the upper bridge:: COMM: Station: Ops, seal all space doors.

CO_Sulkov says:
CSO: I suggest that you find out what is going on with the ship.

FCO_Soree says:
::Wonders how the warp engines got powered up and no SB personnel noticed::

Host CaptRegin says:
::out of place on someone else's ship::

CSO_SVral says:
CO:  Aye sir

EO1_Thornne says:
::Analyzes the situation, and shakes his head clearing the grief as best he can, walks over to the Engineering station::

FCO_Soree says:
::Hands flying over console attempting to regain control::

XO_Weaver says:
::Locked out from nearly every subsystem he tries to access::  CO:  I can't get into anything.  ::Sits quickly in his chair, tapping at a furious pace at the panel::

CSO_SVral says:
::sees that SC1 is locked::

CO_Sulkov says:
Computer: Report on the status of the Triton.

FCO_Soree says:
::Digits are pounding on the console::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::starts walking to the turbolift:: Regin, Thornne: Stop standing there bewildered, come with me.

Host CaptRegin says:
<Computer> ::in a voice that doesn't sound like the computer::  CO: I'm in command now

CMO_Izartti says:
::heading to the TL to head to SiB to tend to her duties::

Host CaptRegin says:
::follows McD::

CO_Sulkov says:
EO: Find out what is going on with the ship and report back to the bridge. Your priority is maneuvering.

FCO_Soree says:
::Cocks head and turns it at strange computer response::

CO_Sulkov says:
Computer: Who is in command?

Host CaptRegin says:
<Computer> CO: That is none of your concern

FCO_Soree says:
::Attempts to determine course setting::

CO_Sulkov says:
Computer: I am the new Commanding Officer of this ship. It makes sense that I would know.

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::stares listlessly at the bulkhead as he hears the voice... looks around to the front of the Bridge quickly, spots the break in the deck plating, 
walks to it and pulls on it to expose the emergency Jeffries hatch::

EO1_Thornne says:
::Follows the Admiral as ordered::

CSO_SVral says:
::in complete awe at how the ship is acting::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::starts climbing downward... then gives up and starts sliding down the ladder rails like he used to do in Engineering::

Host CaptRegin says:
<Computer>  CO: Your crew destroyed my last home, so I had to find a new one

CMO_Izartti says:
::turns back to the command area:: CO: Captain, would you prefer I attempt to go to sickbay or remain on the bridge?

FCO_Soree says:
CO: The phasers are powered up.. firing at the space doors now.

XO_Weaver says:
::Wonders where the Admiral is going...pulls out his tricorder and patches a one-way link into his panel::

EO1_Thornne says:
::Follows the Adm. into the Jeffries tube::

CSO_SVral says:
::listening waiting for the mystery unfold::

FCO_Soree says:
::Sees the base space doors blast open::

CO_Sulkov says:
CMO: Wherever you feel you can best contribute.

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::grabs his manual door opener and pries the Jeffries Door open::

FCO_Soree says:
CO: Going to warp now sir... best warn the Starbase.

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
COMM: Station: SB412 Ops, this is Admiral McDowell. We have a situation on hand here. Recall Admiral Edwards and power all available 
ships.

EO1_Thornne says:
::Assists the Admiral in opening the door::

CO_Sulkov says:
XO: I have read up on the Opeongo file as I did the Triton's other mission. I assume we will be needing some telepaths again.

FCO_Soree says:
COM: SB OPS: We've no control over the Triton... going to warp... be prepared.

CSO_SVral says:
::tries to access the computers library and find all alien encounters resulting in conflict::

CMO_Izartti says:
::Turns about and glances for empty consoles::

XO_Weaver says:
::Looks to the CO, eyes wide, and says nothing::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::starts climbing horizontally down the length of the ship::

CO_Sulkov says:
XO: Are you all right Mr. Weaver?

XO_Weaver says:
::Slowly starts to register, looks listlessly to his panel::  CO:  Yes, sir.

Host CaptRegin says:
ACTION: The ship jumps to warp on an unknown heading

Host CaptRegin says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Pause Triton Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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