Host Kris says:
It's another normal morning on the U.S.S. Vesuvius as the Alpha Shift comes on duty.  There are several low-priority communications awaiting the Captain's attention in her Ready Room.

Host Kris says:
<<<<<<BEGIN ANOTHER GLORIOUS U.S.S. VESUVIUS MISSION>>>>>>>>

Host CO Royce says:
:: In her Ready Room going over Starfleet reports ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: On bridge at tactical ::

OPS Brehgorn says:
:: Walks on to bridge and assumes OPS ::

FCO Lane says:
:: Adjusts her chair and dusts off her fuzzy dice ::

XO Kelson says:
:: In ready room with Captain Royce ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Finishing daily diagnostics on weapons arrays ::

CNS Becca says:
:: In my quarters looking over some books to catch my reading up ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Enters the bridge and looks around. He smiles and goes to the of the mission ops consoles and opens up a medical database ::

FCO Lane says:
:: Checks for any notes from the beta shift flight officer ::

XO Kelson says:
CO: You'll see the latest crew reports, Xen.

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  Sam, I'll be leaving the ship later this week to attend a symposium at Starfleet Medical Headquarters.

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  I'll be asking the Doctor if he can join me.

FCO Lane says:
:: Runs a short diagnostic on the flight panel ::

XO Kelson says:
CO: I know you miss being in the medical field.  I'm sure you will enjoy it.  No worries.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Nods to tactical officer on duty, then circles down to the big chair... ::

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  Thank you.  And thank you for the crew reports.

CMO Delar says:
:: Looks up some information on Vulcan physiology and downloads the data into his PADD ::

CNS Becca says:
:: Walks out of quarters, and heads to the turbolift, and gets in and says bridge ::

XO Kelson says:
CO: Just doing my job, Xen.  Anything new?

CTO Wakefield says:
FCO:  Helm, ETA to Oberon Station?

OPS Brehgorn says:
:: Unusually pensive ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: On the bridge at Engineering 1 console going over some diagnostics data ::

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  Nothing as of yet...other than the Vesuvius heading to Oberon station right now.  I'm looking to see if we have new orders.

CNS Becca says:
:: Walks on to bridge and just watches what is going on ::

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  There's a lot of information here that I have to go through.  Usually takes awhile.

CMO Delar says:
:: Walks over to the wood railing of the bridge and looks down at the view screen ::
CTO: Lieutenant Wakefield, have we received orders concerning our presence at Oberon station?

FCO Lane says:
:: Monitors her course ::    CTO: ETA is two solar days at warp two.

CTO Wakefield says:
FCO:  Very well.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Looks back up at the Doctor ::    CMO: Not yet Doc.  We're still two days away, so I doubt anything terribly important is going on.

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  It could take me a while to wade through all this.  I'll let you know if any orders come through, alright?

XO Kelson says:
CO: Well, I will leave you to it then.  :: Gets up to leave ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Still thinks the Captain's chair is too comfy ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Smiles ::  XO:  Thanks.

CMO Delar says:
:: Smiles ::   CTO: Thank you sir...   ::Continues to gaze out at the swirling of stars as the Vesuvius tears its way through the fabric of space::

XO Kelson says:
:: Leaves ready room and enters bridge ::

OPS Brehgorn says:
*CO* Captain, incoming transmission from Starfleet command...Captain's eyes only.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Sees Sam enter the bridge and stands ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Nods to Wake ::   CTO: Thank you, Dathan.

Host CO Royce says:
OPS:  Route to my Ready Room, Kujo.

CTO Wakefield says:
XO:  Commander, we are on course to Oberon Station at warp two, ETA, 2 days.

OPS Brehgorn says:
CO: Aye, Captain.   :: Routes transmission to the Ready Room ::

Host CO Royce says:
::  Sees a communiqué coming in for Captain's eyes only ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Hears the hiss of the doors to the Ready Room and his eyes drift over to see Kelson march on the bridge appearing strong in his appearance ::

XO Kelson says:
CTO: Very good.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Walks back around to tactical ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Punches in her Captain's code and waits for the transmission ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Takes seat in the "big chair" ::

FCO Lane says:
:: Wonders how long it will take to update the star charts once they reach Oberon Station ::

CEO McGregor says:
XO: Permission to leave the bridge sir.

CMO Delar says:
:: Stands by Wakefield by the tactical console, just taking in the sight of the bridge ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Stands behind his tactical officer and observes her performing her duties ::

Host Admiral Hazbin says:
@CO:  Greetings, Captain.  We've received reports from one of our covert teams that some unusual small ship traffic has been reported in Sector 7118…that's known as the Antari Parsec by the locals.  We need your crew to investigate and report.

XO Kelson says:
CEO: Permission granted.

CNS Becca says:
:: Watches, and stands and watches the XO for a bit ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Locks down Engineering 1; heads for the Turbolift. ::

XO Kelson says:
CMO: Things a little slow down in medical, Doc?   :: Smiles ::

Host CO Royce says:
@Hazbin:  Unusual small ship's traffic?  What exactly are we talking about?

FCO Lane says:
:: Takes a quick peek around at the crew ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Enters the Turbolift ::   Computer: Main Engineering.

CMO Delar says:
XO: Yes sir, Alpha shift is just coming on duty. I was just taking a breather before I head down there...I'm sorry if I'm out of line sir...

XO Kelson says:
CMO: No problem, Delar.  Always glad to have you with us.

CMO Delar says:
:: Smiles ::   XO: Thank you sir...

FCO Lane says:
:: Checks the Long Range Sensors for any ship traffic in the area ::

Host Admiral Hazbin says:
@CO: Unknown.  My team was...er...well...too busy with other more pressing matters to investigate.  They couldn't identify the ships, which makes me curious.  We need you to investigate.

Host Admiral Hazbin says:
@CO:  Could be nothing more than new trade or something, but it's unusual for that section of space and we try to keep tabs on this sort of thing.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Takes in a deep breath, and lets out a deep sigh. ::

Host CO Royce says:
@Hazbin:  I see.  I'll let you know what we discover.

CMO Delar says:
XO: Also sir, I was hoping to report to you and Captain Royce that I have completed a full analysis of the calmeorphin and have listed all of its possible uses in the Vesuvius’s database.

Host Admiral Hazbin says:
@CO:  I trust the crew of the Vesuvius to figure things out.  Hazbin out.

CNS Becca says:
:: Just keeps watching the bridge and everything around it ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Sighs again as the screen goes black ::

CNS Becca says:
XO: Anything that I can help with Sir?

Host CO Royce says:
*XO* Sam, set a course for the Antari Parsec, Sector 7118

XO Kelson says:
CMO: Very good.  Just report it in your next log.

CEO McGregor says:
:: Exits Turbolift at Main Engineering ::

XO Kelson says:
CNS: No, not at the moment…just settle in for now.

CMO Delar says:
XO: Understood sir....

XO Kelson says:
*CO* Aye, Ma'am.

FCO Lane thinks:  *XO*: Aye sir, setting course for Antari Parsec, Sector 7118, warp 4.

XO Kelson says:
FCO: Set course for the Antari Parsec, Sector 7118.

CNS Becca says:
XO: yes Sir.   :: Finds a chair and sits and watches ::

CMO Delar says:
CNS: Counselor, I could use your assistance if you have some free time....

Host CO Royce says:
*XO* Be on the lookout for any unusual small ship traffic.  I don't exactly know what we're looking for, but Starfleet wants us to investigate.

XO Kelson says:
*CO*: Aye, aye.

CNS Becca says:
CMO:  Yes what do you need?

XO Kelson says:
OPS: Hrothgar, set your sensors to look for any small vessels.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Assumes tactical station upon hearing new orders ::

CMO Delar says:
CNS: I was hoping to begin full crew physicals and psychological profiles...

XO Kelson says:
OPS: Anything from a shuttle to a transport vessel.

FCO Lane says:
XO: ETA, 30 standard minutes to the sector, sir.

OPS Brehgorn says:
XO: Aye, sir.  :: Sets long and short ranges sensors to detect small to mid-range vessels ::

XO Kelson says:
FCO: Thank you, Lane.

FCO Lane says:
:: Nods to Mr. Kelson ::

CNS Becca says:
CMO:  Alright, when ever you need me to help just call me and let me know,..

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Monitors sensors ::

XO Kelson says:
*CO* Thirty minutes to sector, Captain.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Double checks weapons arrays ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Still reviewing Starfleet reports in her ready room ::

OPS Brehgorn says:
XO: Commander, anything specific that we're looking for?

FCO Lane says:
:: Drums her fingers on the edge of her panel ::

CMO Delar says:
CNS: If you have the free time, we could begin now...   :: Smiles ::

XO Kelson says:
OPS: Unfortunately, you know as much as I know.

OPS Brehgorn says:
XO: Understood.

CNS Becca says:
CMO: Alright. CMO.

Host Kris says:
ACTION:  The U.S.S. Vesuvius is approaching the Antari Parsec.  Sensors indicate nothing unusual.  There is an asteroid belt at the far end of the area, and two small planetoids near it.  

CMO Delar says:
:: Moves back to his mission ops console and pulls up two seats, one for him and another for Becca. He opens the first profile, an Engineering crewman down on deck 26. ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Brings up sensor data ::

OPS Brehgorn says:
XO: No vessels in range, but there is an asteroid belt in the sector with two small planetoids close by.

FCO Lane says:
XO: Sir, approaching the Antari Parsec.

OPS Brehgorn says:
:: Scans planetoids to see if they could support life ::

CTO Wakefield says:
XO:  If anyone is hiding around here Commander, they're probably in that asteroid belt.

CNS Becca says:
:: Walks over to the CMO and sits down beside him and says::   CMO:  Ready when you are....

XO Kelson says:
FCO: Take us closer to the asteroid belt, Ensign.

CMO Delar says:
CNS: Have you had the pleasure of meeting Crewman Garrett?  :: Motions to the image of the Engineer ::

XO Kelson says:
CTO: Read my mind, Dathan.  :: Smiles ::

CNS Becca says:
CMO:  No I haven't yet.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Finishes checks on weapons arrays ::

OPS Brehgorn says:
XO:  The planetoids are both class M, and one has two moon-sized satellites.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Smiles and nods back at Sam ::

FCO Lane says:
XO: Reducing to impulse sir. Changing course to 243 Mark 54 to the asteroid belt.

CMO Delar says:
CNS: Nice woman though she has come into sickbay three times in the last month due to 3 separate injuries.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Downloads information concerning the medical symposium onto a PADD to give to the Doctor ::

XO Kelson says:
FCO: Very good, steady as she goes.

CNS Becca says:
CMO: What kind of injuries?

CTO Wakefield says:
XO:  Phaser and photon launchers in prime condition, we have 225 torpedos in stock, and the shield system looks good Commander.

XO Kelson says:
*CO* Captain, we've reached the sector and are proceeding to an asteroid belt to investigate.

FCO Lane says:
XO: Aye sir, holding course and speed.

OPS Brehgorn says:
:: Intensifies short ranges sensor scans ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Checks the Crewman's report ::   CNS: A sprained ankle...headaches and last week she came in with a cut on her hand...from cooking I would guess...

Host CO Royce says:
*XO* Thank you, Sam.  If you could, please handle this and keep me updated.

XO Kelson says:
CTO: Never expected anything less, Dathan.  Just keep that trigger finger holstered for now.  :: Smiles ::

CMO Delar says:
CNS: Nothing serious luckily.

XO Kelson says:
*CO* Aye, aye.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Holds up both his index fingers ::     XO:  Which one?

XO Kelson says:
:: Laughs ::

XO Kelson says:
CTO: Forgot you were a switch-hitter...

CNS Becca says:
CMO:  That is true.

OPS Brehgorn says:
:: Starts to wonder what we're doing in this apparently uninhabited system ::

CTO Wakefield says:
XO:  Always a good trait.

XO Kelson says:
OPS: Anything on sensors coming up in the belt?

CMO Delar says:
CNS: If you wish to call in Crewman Garrett for a meeting, I can also schedule her for a physical...

OPS Brehgorn says:
XO: Not as of yet, sir...nothing unusual.

XO Kelson says:
:: Nods ::

XO Kelson says:
All: Maybe a wild goose chase but stay sharp.

CNS Becca says:
CMO:   Yes that will do good....

FCO Lane says:
:: Notes their approach to the asteroid field ::    XO: Sir, approaching the asteroid field. Shall I hold position here?

XO Kelson says:
FCO: Make a pass and then head for the nearest planetoid for a look-see.

CMO Delar says:
:: Taps the console and brings up another profile :: CNS: Next, Lieutenant Brehgorn, Chief of Operations. I assume you've been able to work with the Lieutenant since coming aboard?

FCO Lane says:
XO: Aye sir.

CNS Becca says:
CMO:  Yes I have, and he is a great guy to work with and talk to.

CMO Delar says:
CNS: ...and your personal feelings aside, how do you find him professionally?

FCO Lane says:
:: Skirts the outer edge of the asteroid field then sets a new course for the nearest
planetoid ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Wonders what possibly could be important in this lifeless sector ::

OPS Brehgorn says:
XO:  There is an interesting desert environment on the second planetoids first moon.

XO Kelson says:
OPS: Thank you.

XO Kelson says:
FCO: Set a course for the interesting environment, Ensign.  :: Trying to keep the excitement in his voice under control ::

CNS Becca says:
CMO: He is very outspoken, and a very hard working gentleman.  He always is up on his toes to do whatever needs to be done.

FCO Lane says:
:: Smiles at Kelson ::    XO: Yes sir!

CMO Delar says:
:: Smiles and taps a few notes into his PADD ::    CNS: I'll try to schedule him in for a physical later this week...shall we continue?

CNS Becca says:
CMO:  Sure.

FCO Lane says:
:: Plots her course to the next planetoid ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Switches to the next crew profile, a young science officer working under Lieutenant Trelan in geophysics::

XO Kelson says:
OPS: We might as well get some science done while we are here.  Be sure to get some readings for Dru when he returns.

XO Kelson says:
FCO: Bring us into orbit around the planetoid, Ensign.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Continues to plow through Starfleet reports ::

OPS Brehgorn says:
XO:  I wouldn't forgive myself if I didn't take complete, extensive logs, sir.

Host Kris says:
ACTION: As the U.S.S. Vesuvius nears the planetoid; an automatic distress beacon's call is heard.

OPS Brehgorn says:
XO:  Incoming distress beacon.

XO Kelson says:
OPS: Got a lock on it?

CNS Becca says:
CMO:  I know Trelan...  :: Looks up to see what is going and listens ::

OPS Brehgorn says:
:: Places beacon on view screen ::

OPS Brehgorn says:
XO:  Got it, sir.

FCO Lane says:
XO: Aye sir, taking us to standard orbit attitude, 10,000 km.

CNS Becca says:
CMO:  But I don't know his science officers under him.

XO Kelson says:
OPS: Lock onto it and see if you can make any sense of it.

CMO Delar says:
:: Turns away hearing mention of a distress beacon :: CNS: Ah, well I feel that it will be important if we begin to work more in depth with the crew, and try to get to know them as soon as possible...

OPS Brehgorn says:
XO:  The beacon seemed to be activated with our pass of the planetoid...the message is muffled.

FCO Lane says:
:: Maneuvers the Vesuvius into a smooth orbit around the second planetoid ::

CNS Becca says:
CMO:  yes....

OPS Brehgorn says:
XO:  I can't get a clear transmission...maybe we should get closer.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Access scanners to check distress beacon ::

XO Kelson says:
OPS: Is it a Federation beacon?

FCO Lane says:
:: Uses her scanners to check for any unusual traffic ::

OPS Brehgorn says:
XO: Inconclusive evidence, sir.

XO Kelson says:
All: Well, it's the only lead we have so far...

CTO Wakefield says:
OPS:  I believe the transmission is coming from the asteroid field.  Can you confirm that Lieutenant?

XO Kelson says:
FCO: Ensign, take us to the asteroid belt.  :: Sighing ::

OPS Brehgorn says:
CTO:  Yes...we have a visual of the beacon in the belt.

Host Kris says:
ACTION:  The jostling of asteroids in the belt has destroyed the beacon.

CNS Becca says:
CMO: Who is next?

OPS Brehgorn says:
XO: The beacon has been destroyed, sir.

FCO Lane says:
:: Looks puzzled ::   XO: Setting new course sir...heading 342 mark 45, back to the belt.

XO Kelson says:
OPS: Okay, what happened to the beacon.

CTO Wakefield says:
XO:  Recommend yellow alert Commander.

OPS Brehgorn says:
XO:  The asteroids nailed it.

FCO Lane says:
:: Breaks orbit ::

XO Kelson says:
CTO: Not yet, Dathan.  It was only an asteroid.  But you can unlock the holster...  :: Smiles ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Sets phasers and shields on standby, loads one torpedo in forward and one in aft bays ::

OPS Brehgorn says:
XO: I suppose it's back to recording scientific readings for Trelan.

XO Kelson says:
FCO: This is getting tiresome.  All stop when we reach the belt.

CTO Wakefield says:
XO:  Recommend we launch a class one probe into the belt to get better readings.

CMO Delar says:
:: Looks back at the bridge staff and wishes that he could be of some assistance ::

XO Kelson says:
OPS: I want a full scan of the belt.  See if anything is left of the beacon or anything else for that matter.

XO Kelson says:
CTO: Ready the probe.

FCO Lane says:
:: Looks over at Kelson wondering if she should plot the course back to the planetoid just in case ::  XO: Aye sir...approaching the belt now...going to all stop.

OPS Brehgorn says:
XO: Aye, sir.  :: Begins holistic sensor sweep of the asteroid belt ::

CNS Becca says:
CMO: I know, but we got to do this and they will call us if they need us.

CTO Wakefield says:
XO:  Aye.  :: Readies probe for launch ::

CTO Wakefield says:
XO:  Ready.

XO Kelson says:
CTO: Launch probe.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Launches probe ::   XO:  It's away.

XO Kelson says:
OPS/CTO: Let's keep an eye on this one, gentleman.

Host Kris says:
ACTION:  The probe launches and begins returning data almost immediately.

FCO Lane says:
:: Brings the engines to a full stop, keeping thrusters for maneuvering ::

CMO Delar says:
CNS: True enough...

XO Kelson says:
*CEO* How are the engines, Mac?  Anything I should be aware of?

CTO Wakefield says:
XO:  Aye.

CTO Wakefield says:
XO:  Receiving data...

Host CO Royce says:
*CMO* Royce to Delar

CMO Delar says:
*CO*: Ensign Delar here sir.

Host CO Royce says:
*CMO* Please come to my Ready Room.

CTO Wakefield says:
XO:  That beacon was about a hundred years old Commander.

CTO Wakefield says:
XO:  This asteroid belt is ancient.

CMO Delar says:
*CO*: Understood sir. CNS: If you'll excuse me...  ::Nods politely and rises from his seat. He walks down the slight incline of the ramp and moves towards the Ready Room doors and presses the chime softly. ::

Host CO Royce says:
Door:  Enter

CTO Wakefield says:
XO:  I find it convenient that after 100 years that beacon was just destroyed as we entered the system and tripped it.

CNS Becca says:
:: Nods ::    CMO: Go and this can wait.

XO Kelson says:
CTO: Do we have any idea who set the beacon?

CTO Wakefield says:
XO: Checking...

CTO Wakefield says:
XO:  Negative Commander.

CMO Delar says:
:: Enters the Ready Room ::   CO: You wished to speak to me Captain? :: Stands at attention at the entrance. ::

Host CO Royce says:
CMO:  Please have a seat.  :: hands PADD with information on it to Lon. ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Shakes head ::    OPS: Any history of space activity in this region around 100 years ago?

OPS Brehgorn says:
XO:  I'll access the databanks, sir.

CMO Delar says:
:: Glances at a the PADD and considers remaining standing and then slowly takes the seat across from Xen::   CO: Yes Captain?

Host CO Royce says:
CMO:  You'll see a symposium scheduled at Starfleet Medical Headquarters.  I plan to attend and would like for you to join me.

OPS Brehgorn says:
:: Begins running query for any Starfleet records about this area of space ::

FCO Lane says:
:: Maintains position using the port and starboard thrusters in rotation ::

OPS Brehgorn says:
XO:  We have records of smuggling activities in this sector during that time frame.

XO Kelson says:
FCO: Plot a course for the planetoid we just came from.  We need to find out what we set off.

CMO Delar says:
CO: It would be an honor to attend in your company, Captain. Would I be correct in assuming all the information I require is on this PADD, sir?

FCO Lane says:
XO: Aye, sir.    Self: I just knew he would say that.

CNS Becca says:
:: Gets up and walks around the bridge and gets out of the way of everything ::

OPS Brehgorn says:
XO: Not much is known about the smugglers except they no longer exist and they dealt in robotics.

Host CO Royce says:
CMO:  Yes.  We'll leave at 0700 sharp.  Meet me in Shuttle Bay 3 at 0630.

XO Kelson says:
OPS: Great…another smuggling ring.  I feel like an old earth detective.

CMO Delar says:
CO: Understood...

Host CO Royce says:
CMO:  I think we will both find the symposium very interesting.   :: Smiles ::

XO Kelson says:
OPS: What else do you have on the desert region, Hrothgar?

FCO Lane says:
:: Brings impulse engines back on line and slowly banks the ship to port and back to it's original co-ordinates ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Smiles back ::    CO: I find any opportunity to expand my medical knowledge interesting...

OPS Brehgorn says:
OPS:  It's a frozen desert, sir...I'm not sure it could sustain life, but further scans are required to be sure.

FCO Lane says:
:: Thinks to herself ::   Self: I wish they would make up their minds.

Host CO Royce says:
CMO:  I thought you would.  And I like to keep up with medical updates.

XO Kelson says:
OPS: Would you recommend an away team?  Or can the sensors handle the data collecting?

CMO Delar says:
CO: Any good doctor should.    ::Smiles::

OPS Brehgorn says:
XO:  An away team may be warranted, but I recommend we gather more data from sensors to be sure it’s safe.

FCO Lane says:
XO: Sir, we're back at the planetoid...assuming standard orbit.

Host CO Royce says:
CMO:  Agreed.  Thank you, Lon.  Again, all the information you'll need is there.  I'll see you in the morning.

XO Kelson says:
XO: Noted.  Thank you.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Maintains tactical readiness ::

CMO Delar says:
CO: Understood, in the morning then sir.    :: Nods politely and stands, waiting to be dismissed ::

FCO Lane says:
:: Achieves standard planetary orbit ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Brings up away team rotation just in case ::

Host Kris says:
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