USS Vesuvius  NCC 71985

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ACTD-wide Storyline, 2002

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"The Admiral's Arms"  Episode One:  Prelude to War

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Previously on the USS Vesuvius:

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The USS Vesuvius had been on a shakedown cruise to test and fine-tune her warp engines and finer subsystems after the refit she required.  

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The Vesuvius and her crew have been diverted by the Admiralty to take on quantum and tri-cobalt torpedoes for an unknown task.

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She is currently orbiting Avalon with 28 ships Assigned to the First Fleet, including the Geneva, and the Scorpius, which are also unloading new high-powered weaponry.

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The Vesuvius is also getting ready to receive Admiral Eartha Milburn, a master strategist, and senior intelligence officer in the sector.

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Information to this point has been scarce, and the tension on the station and surrounding ships is palpable...something big is happening...

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OPS Chaser says:
:: Steps from the turbolift on to the Bridge, bouncing lightly over to her station ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: In her Ready Room finishing reading her reports ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Sits in the center of the bridge, checking data on the small screen inset in the armrest ::

CTO Horn says:
:: On Deck 32 Section 52 going over the converted storage room with the TO ::

SO Lane says:
:: In Sam's quarters having a romp with Commander on the floor ::   Commander: C'mon boy, fetch the ball!   :: Throws it into the bedroom ::

CTO Horn says:
TO: Everything looks good in here. Good job

Host CO Royce says:
:: Turns off her computer and rises, exiting her Ready Room. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Walks over to his son and bundles him up heading for the Nursery ::

TO Horn says:
CTO: Everything is in place and ready.

XO Kelson says:
:: Rounds corner with PADD checking ship readiness ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Enters Bridge ::   CSO:  Report, Cmdr

CSO Trelan says:
OPS: Have all the weapons been loaded onboard?

FCO Horn says:
:: At her station reading the final holodeck test for Ens. Mitchell ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Stands :

SO Lane says:
<Commander>:: Just sits and watches the ball bounce by ::

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Getting a report now, Captain.

CIV McDonald says:
:: Gets Caleb ready and heads for the nursery :: 

TO Horn says:
CTO: I just hate not knowing.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods at her CSO ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Finishes checking over the equipment and walks into the isolation room to begin cleaning up ::

CTO Horn says:
TO: I know the feeling. Don’t know if a hornets nest awaits us or not

CIV McDonald says:
:: After a short trip Lennier drops Caleb off at the nursery and heads for the bridge to start his duty shift :: 

TO Horn says:
CTO: This is pretty big if they gave us all tri-cobalt’s.

OPS Chaser says:
CSO: About 90 per-rcent complete.

CIV McDonald says:
:: Arriving at the nearest turbolift Lennier calls it and then steps on when it arrives ::   Turbolift: Bridge

XO Kelson says:
:: Walks into his quarters and trips on the ball being fetched ::

XO Kelson says:
Oooff!   :: Falls to floor ::

SO Lane says:
Commander: Please fetch the ball?   :: Crawls towards the bedroom ::   See like this?   :: Picks up the ball in her mouth and carries it over to the dog and sits ::

CSO Trelan says:
OPS: Thank you, Lieutenant.

CTO Horn says:
TO: Tri-cobalt’s here and quantum’s there. One thing for sure. We will be ready for anything

CMO Zria says:
:: Picks up the overturned equipment tables and begins re-calibrating the biobed sensors ::   Self:  This is a horrible mess...

CSO Trelan says:
:: Hits combadge ::   *ALL* All stations, report.

CIV McDonald says:
:: Steps onto the bridge and stands at the back :: 

OPS Chaser says:
:: Assigns the Avalon XO VIP quarters on Deck 8 ::

SO Lane says:
:: Looks over and sees Sam on the floor ::   XO: Sam!

Host CO Royce says:
:: Moves around the bridge watching her officers ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Hears CSO over the combadge ::   TO: Better get to the bridge and report on the status

Host ADM Milburn says:
@:: Taps communicator ::   COMM: Vesuvius:  Milburn to Vesuvius.

XO Kelson says:
:: Looks up from floor ::

CSO Trelan says:
<Hilton> :: Stands at Science I ::   CSO: Sciences ready, sir.

OPS Chaser says:
COMM: Milburn: This is Vesuvius.

CIV McDonald says:
:: Walks down to the CSO ::   CSO: I'm ready. 

XO Kelson says:
SO: Howdy, Ma'am...What brings you by these parts?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Continues to walk the bridge listening to her officers prepare ::

CSO Trelan says:
CIV: Take the Auxiliary Mission console.

CTO Horn says:
:: Heads towards the Bridge ::

SO Lane says:
:: Giggles ::   XO: Wanna play Sam?

XO Kelson says:
:: Picks up ball and gets up to knees ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Nods ::   CSO: Aye sir   :: Steps back and heads to the assigned position bringing the console to live ::

Host CO Royce says:
CSO:  Time ‘til we are completely loaded?

CMO Zria says:
:: Frowns as she sees how far off the readings are and continues to tinker with the system ::

XO Kelson says:
SO: Depends on the game, Hope...   :: Smiles ::

TO Horn says:
CTO: So who do you think it is, the Borg? The Romulans?

Host ADM Milburn says:
@COMM: Vesuvius:  I'm ready to transport aboard when you're ready.  Standing by for your signal.  Milburn out.

SO Lane says:
<Commander> :: Jumps up and licks Sam's face ::

OPS Chaser says:
CO: Ma'am the Admir-ral is r-ready to beam over-r.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods at OPS ::   OPS:  Make it so

XO Kelson says:
Commander: Easy boy...I'd rather get that from your friend here...   :: Looks up at Hope ::

CTO Horn says:
TO: One thing I have learned is that there is a place and time to ask questions. If they wanted us to know, then they would of told us

XO Kelson says:
:: rubs Commander’s ears ::

Host CO Royce says:
CSO:  You have the bridge.   OPS:  What transporter room?

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Loading is 90% complete. We should be ready soon.

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Aye, Captain.

CIV McDonald says:
CSO: Auxiliary mission control online.

Host ADM Milburn says:
ACTION: The Akira-class USS Whirlwind, the Intrepid-class USS Centauris, and the Destroyer Escort USS Hanover take the flanking positions around the Vesuvius to complete formation...

OPS Chaser says:
CO: One, Ma'am.

SO Lane says:
:: Scooches over to Sam and grabs his neck ::   XO: Like this?   :: Plants a wet one on his lips ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Enters the turbolift ::   Turbolift:  Transporter room One

XO Kelson says:
:: Enjoys the moment with Hope ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Finishes with the calibrations and walks into main sickbay ::   Rachelle:  I need your assistance to test the biobed in the isolation room.  

CMO Zria says:
<Rachelle> CMO: Of course, Zria, I'll be right there.

CMO Zria says:
:: Returns to the room and waits for Rachelle to enter ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Exits the turbolift and goes to transporter room one ::

SO Lane says:
<Commander> :: Jumps in between the two officers ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Exits the turbolift onto the bridge ::

CSO Trelan says:
*CMO* Trelan to Sickbay. Status, Doctor?

OPS Chaser says:
COM: Milburn : Admir-ral,  we ar-re r-ready to commence tr-ransport.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Enters transporter room one ::   *OPS*:  Transport the Admiral over.

FCO Horn says:
Self: Well, at least he passed that time

XO Kelson says:
:: Looks at Commander ::   SO: Sorry boy...yours don't compare...   :: Smiles ::

Host ADM Milburn says:
@COMM:  Vesuvius:  Standing by here.  Transport when ready.

TO Horn says:
CTO: A good officer though should have a plan for any situation, and I know how to handle The Borg. I just like to keep my mind busy it keeps the edge off.

Avalon XO Rushing says:
@:: On Avalon Station packing a small bag for her journey on the Vesuvius. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Standing by awaiting the arrival of the Admiral ::

SO Lane says:
:: Laughs and sits back ::   XO: So you wanna play with us or not?

XO Kelson says:
SO: It's too bad we don't have time to take Commander for a walk.  It would be nice to relax a little.

CTO Horn says:
:: Gets to her station and logs onto her panel ::

CTO Horn says:
TO: Good plan

TO Horn says:
:: Begins running diagnostics on all weapons systems. ::

Host ADM Milburn says:
ACTION:  Admiral Eartha Milburn transports aboard the Vesuvius.

XO Kelson says:
SO: I would but the Captain needs me to get the ship ready for our mission.

CTO Horn says:
:: Checks the status of the weapon on-load ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Monitors the confinement beam during transport ::

TO Horn says:
CTO: I just like living, I have grown rather fond of it.

SO Lane says:
XO: I know, the poor pup needs more exercise, but I understand you have to go.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Watches as the Admiral materializes and nods acknowledgement ::   ADM Milburn:  Admiral Milburn...welcome to the Vesuvius.  I'm Captain Xenobia Royce

TO Horn says:
CTO: I would like to continue doing it.

XO Kelson says:
SO: Can you put it on a rain check?  How many is that now by the way?   :: Looks away slightly ::

Avalon XO Rushing says:
@::finishes her packing and gives Lawrence some hugs and kisses and makes sure he is cared for while she is gone.::

CTO Horn says:
TO: Trust me, I don't plan on dying any time soon either

OPS Chaser says:
CSO: On-load of weapons complete.

TO Horn says:
CTO: That’s good to know.

CSO Trelan says:
OPS: Acknowledged.

TO Horn says:
CTO: It would be bad to have a Chief with a death wish.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Checks the crew manifests ::

CMO Zria says:
<Rachelle> :: Joins Zria in the isolation room and helps complete the testing of the biobed ::   CMO:  Seems to be working fine now.  What happened?

CTO Horn says:
CSO: Confirmed. All weapons on board now. They should be locked down in another couple of minutes

SO Lane says:
XO: I lost count ages ago, but boy it's going to be fun to make up.   :: Smiles and ruffles Commander's fur ::

Host ADM Milburn says:
:: Nods ::   CO: Captain.  I'll want to convene a meeting of the senior staff to brief you on everything we know so far.  For the rest of this mission, I designate you the rank of Commodore.

CMO Zria says:
Rachelle: Thank you, Rachelle...I'll tell you later.  It's a long story.

CTO Horn says:
:: Smirks at the TO's last comment ::

CSO Trelan says:
CTO: Very well. Have all modifications and arrangements been made?

CMO Zria says:
*CSO* Sickbay to Commander Trelan.

XO Kelson says:
SO: Glad to hear you still feel that way, Hope.  I'm sorry...   :: Kisses Hope's cheek before he gets up ::

CTO Horn says:
TO: Remind me to tell you about the time when I did

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods at the Admiral ::   ADM Milburn:  Certainly, ma'am.   :: Taps combadge ::   *CSO*  Royce to Trelan

Host ADM Milburn says:
ACTION:  An eyes-only communication arrives for Lt. McDonald...

CSO Trelan says:
*CMO* Trelan here.

TO Horn says:
CTO: All these new systems check out.

Avalon XO Rushing says:
@:: Informs her command staff that she is ready to transport to the Vesuvius for her temporary post. ::

Host CO Royce says:
*CSO*  Call all Officers to the Observation Lounge for an immediate meeting.  Royce out.

CTO Horn says:
CSO: Yes sir. Tactically we are ready

CSO Trelan says:
*CO* Acknowledged, Ma'am.

XO Kelson says:
:: Grabs another PADD and heads out the door ::   SO/Commander: I promise to take you both on a picnic when this is all over.

CMO Zria says:
*CSO* Commander, everything is set in sickbay, we're prepared for any possible event.  

TO Horn says:
CTO: Should we start some simulations.

Host CO Royce says:
ADM Milburn:  This way Admiral...   :: Stands aside and motions towards the door ::

SO Lane says:
:: Jumps up as well ::   XO: Hey, it's alright. I'm getting used to being second fiddle...make that third fiddle.

CSO Trelan says:
*CMO* Very good, Doctor. Thank you. Trelan out.

Host ADM Milburn says:
:: Follows the CO with a stern and worried expression ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Weakly smiles at last comment by Hope ::

CSO Trelan says:
*ALL* All Senior Officers report to the Observation Lounge.

SO Lane says:
:: Looks at Commander ::   Commander: Hear that boy, a picnic!

XO Kelson says:
:: Moves off toward turbolift ::

Avalon XO Rushing says:
@:: Makes her way to Transporter Room 1. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Walks down the corridor and enters the turbolift ::    Turbolift:  Bridge

CIV McDonald says:
:: Receives the eyes only communication :: 

CTO Horn says:
:: Hears the CSO ::   TO: Simulations will have to wait I guess

CIV McDonald says:
:: Frowns :: 

TO Horn says:
CTO: You got to be kidding me.

Host CO Royce says:
ADM Milburn:  Is there anything I should know before we meet with my Officers?

TO Horn says:
CTO: Well maybe we will get some answers.

Avalon XO Rushing says:
@COMM: Vesuvius:  I am ready for transport.

CIV McDonald says:
*SO* Hope, I need to ask you a huge favor.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Her antennae twitch nervously, she clenches her fists to keep her hands from shaking ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Hears Commander Trelan ::   Computer: Observation Lounge...

CTO Horn says:
:: Sighs that the weapons test have to wait a little longer ::   TO: I hope so

CMO Zria says:
:: Hears the announcement to meet in the Observation Lounge and leaves sickbay with Rachelle in charge ::

SO Lane says:
:: Hears the comm ::   Commander: Well it looks like I have to go too.   :: Pets his head ::   Now you be a good boy and I'll try and slip you some fresh beef from the galley when I get off duty.

FCO Horn says:
OPS: Guess that's us.   :: Gets up from her station and heads to the Observation Lounge after calling Hunter to cover ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Stands patiently in the turbolift ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Logs off panel and follows the Tactical Officer to the Observation Lounge ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Steps up the ramp and enters the Observation Lounge ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Makes her way to the nearest turbolift ::   Turbolift: Bridge

Host ADM Milburn says:
CO:  Only that the fate of the Federation may depend on our actions Captain.  I will leave overall control of the battle-group to you until tactical situations dictate otherwise.

TO Horn says:
CTO: This better be good, I would rather be making sure all these systems are 100%.

XO Kelson says:
:: Exits turbolift and enters Lounge ::

Host ADM Milburn says:
:: Rides the turbolift in nervous silence ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Exits the lift onto the bridge and makes her way the short distance to the Observation Lounge ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods ::   ADM Milburn:  I see.  Do I even get to know who we are up against?

SO Lane says:
:: Closes Sam's door and heads for the turbolift ::

FCO Horn says:
<Hunter> :: Enters the bridge and takes Flight Control ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Reading the eyes only communication not believing what he's seeing :: 

Host CO Royce says:
:: Feels the turbolift shift as it heads to the bridge ::

XO Kelson says:
CSO: What's the meeting about, Dru?

OPS Chaser says:
:: Gulps and nods at Alex, slowly rises, pulling her tail back through the slot, bounces lightly over to the Observation Lounge entering, taking a seat nearest the door ::

CSO Trelan says:
<Transporter Chief> *Avalon XO* This is the Vesuvius. Standby.

CTO Horn says:
TO: You and me both. I would love to have a weapons test fire done

Host ADM Milburn says:
CO:  I do.  It isn't pretty.   :: Looks at floor ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Sees Julie take her post and enters the Lounge ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Nods back at OPS ::

CSO Trelan says:
<Transporter Chief> :: Activates energizers ::

SO Lane says:
*CIV*: I'm here Lenny, what is it?

Host CO Royce says:
ADM Milburn:  Do I get to know before we reach the Observation Lounge?

Host ADM Milburn says:
ACTION:  The Executive Officer of Avalon Station is beamed aboard as a task-force member...

CTO Horn says:
:: Enters Observation Lounge and takes a seat towards the front of the table ::

SO Lane says:
:: Heads for the Observation Lounge ::

TO Horn says:
:: Takes a seat next to the CTO ::

CIV McDonald says:
*SO*: I need to you take care of Caleb for a bit. I can't explain. I'm sorry. Everything you need is with Caleb and if you need anything more. Tell the CTO you have my authorization to enter my quarters

CMO Zria says:
:: Enters the observation lounge and sits down at the table ::   CTO: Any idea as to why we've been called to meet?

Avalon XO Rushing says:
:: Appears on the Vesuvius in their transporter room. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Stands near the door, puts her whistle in her mouth ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Sits next to the TO ::   TO: Long time no see, stranger.   :: Smiles ::

Host ADM Milburn says:
ACTION:  As Beta-Watch crew begin to take the place of the bridge crew, the Officers file into the Observation Lounge and the Vesuvius begins her fleet-check...

TO Horn says:
FCO: Busy, busy, busy.

CSO Trelan says:
XO: I wish I knew, Sam.

CTO Horn says:
CMO: I am assuming to be briefed about what we are suppose to being doing

XO Kelson says:
:: Nods ::

SO Lane says:
*CIV* I'd love to watch Caleb, but when will you be back?

XO Kelson says:
:: Takes seat next to head of table ::

CSO Trelan says:
<Transporter Chief> Avalon XO: Welcome aboard, Commander.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Sees the Admiral is not going to answer her... ::   ADM Milburn:  I think it prudent that I should know who we will be going up against

FCO Horn says:
TO: Yeah, I know.  Suzanna commed me.  Abigail somehow grabbed Rocky by the collar and pulled him into the bath with her.

CIV McDonald says:
*SO* Unfortunately I don’t know…Please take good care of him…

CMO Zria says:
:: Nods ::   CTO: Of course, that would be the safe bet.   :: Smiles ::

Host ADM Milburn says:
<LtCmdr Riian> Avalon XO:  Ma'am, I have orders to escort you to the Observation Lounge.  This way, please.

TO Horn says:
FCO: Putting all the extra torpedo’s away has been a nightmare.

TO Horn says:
:: Laughs ::   FCO: He was due for a bath anyway.

Avalon XO Rushing says:
Transporter Chief: Thank you.  Where might I find the CO and XO?

SO Lane says:
*CIV*: You know I'd do anything for that boy Lenny. You can count on me.

Avalon XO Rushing says:
LtCmdr Riian:  Thank you.

CIV McDonald says:
*SO* Thanks Hope. We'll see you when I get back.

CTO Horn says:
CMO: I am sorry, I am just a little on edge

FCO Horn says:
TO: I bet it has.  Try training Mitchell sometime.  I don't know how he graduated the Academy.  Yeah, you're right, he's well past time for a bath.

CIV McDonald says:
:: Closes down and deletes the message ::

SO Lane says:
:: Enters the Observation Lounge and takes a seat ::

Avalon XO Rushing says:
:: Follows Riian ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Walks over to the Observation Lounge :: 

SO Lane says:
*CIV*: Take care Lenny.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Exits the turbolift and leads the way to the Observation Lounge ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Enters :: 

CMO Zria says:
CTO: I understand completely.  The tension on the ship is almost palpable.

CIV McDonald says:
*SO*: Thanks Hope.

XO Kelson says:
:: Smiles at SO ::

Host ADM Milburn says:
CO:  In good time, Commodore.  I only wish to say it once.  But we have discovered a race...well, we have received some disturbing intelligence.  I'll cover this in the briefing.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Enters the Observation Lounge ::

Host ADM Milburn says:
:: Follows the CO to the Observation Lounge. ::

CSO Trelan says:
ALL: Admiral on deck.

CIV McDonald says:
:: Snaps to attention :: 

OPS Chaser says:
:: Blows her whistle ::   ALL: Admir-ral on deck.

CTO Horn says:
:: Attention ::

TO Horn says:
:: At attention ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Stands at attention ::

Avalon XO Rushing says:
:: They enter a turbolift and Kriss hears Riian gives the command to go to the Observation Lounge. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Stands and comes to attention as the Admiral enters ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Stands ::

Host ADM Milburn says:
ALL:  At ease.  As you were.  :: Nods, impressed ::

SO Lane says:
:: Comes to attention in the lounge ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Stands down ::   CO: May I have a word with you for a second.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Takes his seat next to the XO ::

TO Horn says:
:: Sits back down ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Comes to attention ::

SO Lane says:
:: Smiles over at Sam ::

Host CO Royce says:
All:  Please be seated everyone.  This is Admiral Milburn.  She will brief us on our up-coming mission.  Admiral:  Admiral...

CMO Zria says:
:: Returns to her seat ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Puts her whistle back around her neck, and quietly takes a seat in the back of the room near the door, hiding in the shadows ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Sits again ::

Avalon XO Rushing says:
:: They reach the Observation Lounge.  Kriss thanks Riian for the escort and cautiously enter the Observation Lounge. ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Sits back down beside her husband ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Takes her seat at the head of the table and turns her attention to the Admiral ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Glances to his left at Alex, a disturbing feeling coming over him ::

Host ADM Milburn says:
CO:  Commodore, you may move the fleet.  Please get us under way, and I'll begin the briefing, since it will take the better part of a day and a half to reach the Heplar system.

XO Kelson says:
:: Takes seat ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Thinks to her self Commodore?? ::

Avalon XO Rushing says:
:: The doors swoosh open and Kriss enters ::

Host ADM Milburn says:
<LtCmdr Riian>  Avalon XO:  My pleasure, sir.   :: Leaves ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Walks over to the Captain very cautiously whispers asking permission to disembark the Vesuvius ::

SO Lane says:
:: Looks at Sam again and mouths the word "Commodore?"

CSO Trelan says:
:: Gives his fiancée a small smile ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Nods discreetly to Hope ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Looks up curious as someone new enters ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Looks new visitor up and down ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods ::    *FCO* Royce to Hunter take us out...notify the fleet and head to the Heplar System...Warp 9

CTO Horn says:
:: Looks about the room ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Snaps a salute at the CO ::

Avalon XO Rushing says:
:: Finds that not everyone is staring at her. ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Looks up at the Cmdr entering ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Sees the Cmdr ::   Avalon XO:  Cmdr...please...join us.

FCO Horn says:
<Hunter> *CO* Aye Ma'am.

SO Lane says:
:: Sees Lenny saluting and wonders why he's leaving ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Wishes she were at her station ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Motions for the Avalon XO to find a seat ::

Avalon XO Rushing says:
CO:  Thank you.

Avalon XO Rushing says:
:: Takes the nearest empty seat. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Turns her attention back to the Admiral ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Gets curious about the new person ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Wonders where Len is going ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Slowly slips out of the Observation Lounge, heads for Transporter Room One and disembarks the Vesuvius on an unknown mission to the crew :: 

Host CO Royce says:
All/ADM Milburn:  This is Cmdr Rushing, XO of  Avalon Station.  She will be traveling with us

CSO Trelan says:
:: Nods ::

Host ADM Milburn says:
Avalon XO:  Glad to see you could Join us, Commander.  I trust you'll be a great addition to our expeditionary force.

FCO Horn says:
<Hunter> :: Asks duty OPS to notify the fleet and engages at Warp 9 when the last ship checks in ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Leans to the TO and whispers ::   TO: Do you know who that person is that just walked in?

Avalon XO Rushing says:
Admiral: I'll help out in any way that I can.

Host ADM Milburn says:
ACTION:  Just before the fleet goes to warp, Lt. McDonald transports to Avalon Station...

TO Horn says:
:: Whispers ::   CTO: Not a clue.

XO Kelson says:
:: Nods at introduction ::

SO Lane says:
:: Tries to hear the TO's answer ::

Host ADM Milburn says:
ALL:  This briefing is classified.

CTO Horn says:
TO: I am getting a funny feeling about all this

XO Kelson says:
Self: Here we go again...

Host CO Royce says:
:: Sits back in her chair, neatly crosses her legs and awaits the Admiral to begin ::

TO Horn says:
CTO: I have had that funny feeling for a while.

OPS Chaser says:
<OPS Tech> :: Notifies the fleet of departure and ETA ::

Host ADM Milburn says:
ALL: 77 hours ago, the USS Ganymede discovered a quantum flux signal around the singularity ion the Heplar System.

CMO Zria says:
:: Tries to focus on what the Admiral is saying instead of what went on the past few days ::

Host ADM Milburn says:
ALL:  After extracting the source, a small coffin-like container with a strange life-sign, it discovered a being of unusual makeup.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Gulps ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Listens intently ::

Avalon XO Rushing says:
:: Hmmm ::

Host ADM Milburn says:
ALL: He uttered a warning that there would be blood and pain, and then remained silent as the USS Scorpius transported him to Avalon Station for diplomatic meetings.

SO Lane says:
:: Leans forward listening intently to the Admiral ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Looks at the ADM closely, curious about this life form ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Raises her left eyebrow as she listens ::

Host ADM Milburn says:
ALL:  He is known only as the Listener, and is nearly but not quite
El-Aurian if that helps you to imagine him.

Avalon XO Rushing thinks:  ::it must be "The Listener".::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Tries make her left eye brow raise like the CO's does all the time; starts practicing ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Listens intently ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Thinks about what the Admiral is telling them ::

Host ADM Milburn says:
After this diplomatic meeting, the IKS QIb was dispatched to the Heplar system under cloak to reconnoiter the situation.  What it found is to be greatly feared.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Sits up ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Face is stoic as she listens ::

Host ADM Milburn says:
ALL: The IKS QIb found a civilization on the verge of achieving Warp Drive...which you'll agree is not a problem.  We're always ready to welcome new member-worlds.

Host ADM Milburn says:
ALL: However, this race, inhabitants of Heplar IV, also known as Yringalla, worships a God of Death and destruction.

Host ADM Milburn says:
ALL: This race is moving into space specifically to sacrifice all other races it comes across to its "god," and with no regard to other life.

Avalon XO Rushing thinks:  ::I hope coming aboard wasn't a one-way trip::

Host ADM Milburn says:
ALL:  It has already obliterated another world in its own solar system.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Takes a deep breath and lets it out slowly...now realizing the depth of the assignment ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Raises his PADD, punching in notes ::

Host CO Royce says:
ADM Milburn:  Than, this race has already achieved warp.  Do we have information on their weapons?

Host ADM Milburn says:
ALL: Other intelligence sources on the ground have told us about their defensive and offensive capabilities.

SO Lane says:
:: Covers her mouth to hide to her fear ::

Host ADM Milburn says:
CO:  They have yet to achieve warp.

Host ADM Milburn says:
ALL: Starfleet has deemed this race as too destructive to be allowed to leave their own system.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods ::   ADM Milburn:  Then I am amiss to how they have obliterated this other world in their system.

XO Kelson says:
Self: Too bad religion is shown in such a bad light sometimes...

CMO Zria says:
:: Doesn't like the direction that this seems to be going ::

FCO Horn says:
~~~ TO: I don't like this.  Maybe we should have left Abigail and Suzanna back on the station. ~~~

Host CO Royce says:
:: Closes her eyes slightly... ::   Self:  This goes against my training...but I have to do as ordered

CSO Trelan says:
Admiral: Did they use conventional weapons?

Host ADM Milburn says:
CO:  Commodore, Warp-flight is not a necessity to travel within the confines of a solar system.  It just takes longer.

Host ADM Milburn says:
ALL:  I am aware that all of you joined Starfleet to explore strange new worlds.  To seek out new life and new civilizations.

SO Lane says:
:: Nods at the comment ::

Host ADM Milburn says:
ALL:  But the Starfleet General Orders foresaw and allow for this kind of situation.  I quote:

Host ADM Milburn says:
General Order 23: The destruction of one or more intelligent life forms is only allowed to prevent a violation of the Prime Directive, and also only if there is no other way to prevent this violation. Any misuse of this General Order is regarded as violation of the 2nd General Order.

Host ADM Milburn says:
ALL:  Also…

Host ADM Milburn says:
General Order 24:  The destruction of the entire population of intelligent life on the surface of a planet is only allowed if the inhabitants of the named planet have severely violated the Prime Directive. Such an action can only be ordered by a commanding officer with captain's rank or higher. This officer is solely responsible for this action. Any misuse of this General Order is regarded as violation the Prime Directive.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Doesn't like General Order 23 ::

Host ADM Milburn says:
ALL: I have been tasked with overseeing this situation, and the responsibility will ultimately lie with me.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Swallows hard, but keeps her composure ::

Avalon XO Rushing says:
:: Sits heavier in her seat. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Doesn't like General Order 24 either ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Is stunned that this order is about to be used ::

Host CO Royce says:
ADM Milburn:  There are no other options available, ma'am?

CTO Horn says:
:: Listens and tries to assimilate the information she has heard ::

Host ADM Milburn says:
ALL: These Yringallans have nothing but murder in their hearts.  Starfleet has deemed that if we act now, we can avert a large-scale disaster.  Now...their offensive/defensive capabilities...

SO Lane says:
:: Looks at the Captain and then at the Admiral ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Sits straight as she listens...destruction of one or more life forms...destruction of an entire population...violated Prime Directive ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Folds her arms across her chest, thinks that is way too much to put on one person ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Doesn't agree with the Admiral's statement.  Thinks of the Klingons as an example ::

Host ADM Milburn says:
ALL:  Starfleet Intelligence has determined the strength of their weapons to be at the same level of a Federation Danube-class runabout.

Host ADM Milburn says:
ALL: However, and here lies the problem…

SO Lane says:
:: Hears the weapons level and thinks that that's not so bad ::

TO Horn says:
:: Knew there was a but ::

Host ADM Milburn says:
ALL:  Their defensive capabilities surpass the shields of a Defiant-class vessel.  And there are THOUSANDS of their vessels.

CMO Zria says:
:: Problem? And the rest wasn't a problem? ::

SO Lane says:
:: Gasps ::   Self: Thousands?

CSO Trelan says:
:: Sighs ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Thinks of an angry swarm of wasps ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Wants a big fly swatter ::

Host ADM Milburn says:
ALL:  So you can see that in a one-to-one showdown, there is no contest...but when you factor in their swarming tactics, it could spell a decisive defeat for the Federation if they achieve what they seek:  Warp Flight...all for a living sacrifice for their bloodthirsty god.

Host ADM Milburn says:
ALL:  This battle group is tasked with stopping them before they can initiate their mad careers.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Remains stoic ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Thinks religion and rumor has a way of becoming fact...for those who are impressionable ::

CSO Trelan says:
Admiral: Do we have any data on this God of theirs?

Host ADM Milburn says:
ALL:  Commodore, the Fleet is to stop the Yringallans in the Heplar System at all costs.

CTO Horn says:
:: Remains silent ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks down and nods, frowning ::

SO Lane says:
:: Wonders why the Vesuvius was given the task of leading the fight ::

TO Horn says:
ADM: Why don’t we bring the Klingons in on this?

Host ADM Milburn says:
CSO:  What we have is enough to give me nightmares, Commander.  that's all I can tell you at the moment.  I'd like to stay on this topic for now.  We can revisit that.

Host ADM Milburn says:
TO:  The Klingons ARE in on this...

Avalon XO Rushing thinks:  ::I just know I'm going to get killed for sure.::

TO Horn says:
:: Always liked having friends in invisible places ::

Host CO Royce says:
ADM Milburn:  Has the Federation sent in undercover agents to see if there is a faction that is against the rest of the Yringalla?

SO Lane says:
ADM: Excuse me Admiral, but how many of the Federation fleet will be assisting us?

Host ADM Milburn says:
:: Nods ::   CO: Captain, I can't officially tell you that.   :: Smirks ::

Host ADM Milburn says:
SO:  All 28 ships that are with us, and as many as Starfleet can scramble as backup. 

Host CO Royce says:
:: Raises her eyebrow again ::   ADM Milburn:  Admiral...with all due respect...if there is a chance that genocide can be averted, I think it's an option that should be considered.

TO Horn says:
ADM: Why don’t we send an attack force to wipe out the planet?

SO Lane says:
:: Nods thinking that's not as many as she'd like for backup ::

CSO Trelan says:
Admiral: I am on the topic, with all due respect. I, being a scientist, am not prone to religious icons that have omnipotent power. There have been several cases where beings have used the ideology of a race to make them do their bidding.

Host ADM Milburn says:
CO:  I'll take that under advisement Captain.  Military force is always a last option, I agree.

Host ADM Milburn says:
TO:  This is the attack force.

CSO Trelan says:
ADM: If we can somehow expose them, if this is the case, we can avert thousands of deaths.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Sighs but remains composed, raising her eyebrow even more, her face as stoic as ever ::

CMO Zria says:
Admiral: Sir, I agree with Commander Trelan.  And I believe it would help us know more about these people if we knew more about this God of theirs.

FCO Horn says:
ADM: I'd like to check into tying flight control of all ship's shuttlecraft into their holodecks.  That way our pilots are safer but we have more targets for the fight.

Host ADM Milburn says:
ALL: I know you are concerned about the size of our force.  That's where I come in.  I have a plan....

TO Horn says:
ADM: No disrespect but this is a bad plan.

Host ADM Milburn says:
FCO:  Officer thinking, Commander.  Action that immediately.

FCO Horn says:
ADM: Aye, sir.

Host ADM Milburn says:
TO:  None taken, Mister Horn.  Ours is not to reason why, Ours is but to do...and I'll leave off the last part.

FCO Horn says:
:: Quietly comm’s all piloting staff to shuttle bay one immediately ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Puts hand on TO's arm in hopes that he would restrain himself ::

Host ADM Milburn says:
ALL:  I remind you, this briefing is classified.

Host ADM Milburn says:
ALL: Dismissed.

FCO Horn says:
OPS: I'll need your help getting extra power to the holodecks.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Bounces quickly out the door ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Starts going over emergency medical plans in her mind...decides to mention to OPS that they will be converting Cargo Bay 1 to an emergency facility ::

Host ADM Milburn says:
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