MISSION PROLOGUE: A race on the edge of the Federation, unheard from for years, has resurfaced, asking for help from their ally.  Dark forces seek to gain the throne, but a special team of operatives have been put together to assist and protect the status quo, thereby protecting already shaky relations between the two galactic powers.  What awaits these brave few on their mission away from known space and Starfleet assistance?

A Call To Duty Proudly Presents:
	PRISM XI,  Stardate 10401.13, "A Friend In The Need, Part 1"

Crew:
Commanding Officer: Commander Sykora Tarrez-Hunter, played by Charlotte Wrestler
Executive Officer: Lieutenant Mrlr, played by Beth Kelley
Combat Pilot: Lieutenant Commander Sovok, played by Gary Cole
Intelligence Officer: Lieutenant Commander Andrew Revell-Francis,  played by Antony Korets
Strategic Operations Officer: Lieutenant Junior Grade Vraalnec Blade, played by Stephen Novick
Assault Specialist: Lieutenant Junior Grade Patrick Sharpe, played by Jay Kersting
Combat Engineer: Ensign Tral Lingn, played by John Summers
Logistics Officer: Commander Christian Danforth, played by Craig Yoshihara

With Special Appearances By:
	Admiral Wolfe, played by Christopher Dickinson
	King Skroth, played by Christopher Dickinson
	Commander Shoork, played by Christopher Dickinson

Managed by Christopher Dickinson

<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>

SO_Blade says:
::monitoring communications::
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
::Sitting in his nice comfortable chair, looking around his bridge at the mixture of his crew and the Prism team::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::arrives on the bridge of the Olympus::
CP_Sovok says:
::Sits at the helm, double checking everything that's across his panel... glad to be back as a pilot and out of sickbay for a while::
SO_Blade says:
All: Captain on the bridge.
CP_Sovok says:
::Stands::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::confidently strides to the command area::  Admiral: Have we heard from our friends yet?
CE_Lingn says:
:: in the armory keeping weapons in order::
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
::Looks over his shoulder::  CO: No, not yet.  It's not surprising, either.
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::gives the at ease motion to her crew::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods:: Adm: No it isn't.
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
CO: Is your team ready, Commander?
IO_Revell-Francis says:
:: Takes a seat at a free station on the bridge, reading a report  ::
XO_Mrlr says:
::on the bridge of the Olympus checking the sensors.  Sees the CO arrive and walks over to her::

ACTION: The helm station signals they are approaching the rendezvous point

Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
Adm: I believe so Admiral. ::looks at her XO::  XO: Report Lt.
CP_Sovok says:
::nods and smiles, sitting back at the helm and continuing his monitoring... he was nervous in a strange way... it had been ages since he had not been working with the crew on Kootenai, and being away from them and the one he felt for made it even worse... but at the same time he was honored to be among these people on this mission::
CP_Sovok says:
::Notices the signal:: CO: Ma'am, we're approaching the rendezvous point. ::Taps his console to make it stop beeping::
XO_Mrlr says:
::turns:: CO: Ma'am...we are approaching the rendezvous point.  The team is ready and their gear is packed.
CE_Lingn says:
:: does a final weapons check and then heads toward the bridge::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods:: XO: Very good, we are at standby.
IO_Revell-Francis says:
:: Looks up from his PADD and scans the bridge of the Olympus ::
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
CP: Pilot, please drop us from warp.  Engage station keeping.
XO_Mrlr says:
CO: Aye ma'am. ::goes over and stands where she can see the rest of the crew::
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
XO: Commander, please signal the Hornet to also drop from warp.
CP_Sovok says:
::Nods:: Adm: Understood sir. ::Drops the ship from warp and does as he's told... finding it strange to have three commanding officers on the bridge all giving orders::
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
SO/IO: Anything on sensors?
XO_Mrlr says:
Adm: Aye sir. ::signals the Hornet::
SO_Blade says:
ADM: No, Sir.

ACTION: The Hornet drops out of warp slightly behind the Galaxy-class starship.  They both come to a complete halt at the correct coordinates.

IO_Revell-Francis says:
:: Checks his console :: Adm: Nothing to report, sir.
CP_Sovok says:
::Quickly goes over the console one more time in his mind... putting all of his medical knowledge on hold and refreshing his knowledge of piloting::

ACTION: The viewscreen shows nothing in front of them... and then a slight ripple can be seen.  The tear expands, and out emerges a fearsome looking vessel, similar to a Terran great white shark.

CP_Sovok says:
::Tightens his muscles in his body... slightly surprised by the vessel in front of them::
SO_Blade says:
Self: Incredible.
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::sizes the ship up as best she can from the visual::
CE_Lingn says:
::enters the bridge and twitches his Andorian antennas...the bridge reminds him of the Luna and he misses the faces he is familiar with::
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
All: Right on schedule... SO: Please open the secured communications channel.
IO_Revell-Francis says:
:: Turns fully to his console and watches the monstrous ship on sensors ::
XO_Mrlr says:
::looking at the viewscreen.  Leans over:: CO: They have a formidable ship.
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
CO: Commander... this is your mission....
SO_Blade says:
::opens channel:: Adm: Channel open ,Sir.
CE_Lingn says:
::looks at the CO with mistrusting eyes because he is unwary of new commanders::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
Adm: ::nods::  Thank you sir. ::turns slightly to her SO::  SO: Very good I was just about to ask you to do that. ::smiles to him::
CE_Lingn says:
::twitches his antennas some more:: CO: All equipment is ready to rock and roll, sir.
IO_Revell-Francis says:
:: Trains the SRS on various parts of the ship, admiring its construction and arrays ::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::turns back around::  COM: Skree: This is Commander Tarrez-Hunter of the United Federation of Planets.  Please respond.

ACTION: The screen changes from the starscape and ship to the interior of a vessel.  It is rather dark, and few details can be made out.  A single figure stands in the center of the screen, looking very much like a shark.  His sharp teeth open and close as he speaks...

Host CO_Shoork says:
@COM: CO: Commander, I am Shoork, commander of this vessel, and aide to the King.  You are the team he requested.
CP_Sovok says:
::Studies the screen... remembering his days on the Europa as an FCO... the bridge was nearly identical in the ship he was occupying... unfortunately, the bridge on the other side of the viewer was shrouded in darkness::
IO_Revell-Francis says:
:: Turns to the viewscreen ::
CE_Lingn says:
XO: Perhaps I should report my status?
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::is unsure if that was a question or a statement but responses::  COM: Shoork: Yes we are the team.
CE_Lingn says:
::looks at the viewscreen and looks disgusted by the look of the Skree::
XO_Mrlr says:
::looks away from the viewscreen for a moment:: CE: I heard that the equipment was ready?
Host CO_Shoork says:
@COM: CO: Very well.  I was informed we would be escorting a single vessel, you brought two.  Is this a trick?
CE_Lingn says:
XO: Locked and Loaded, Ready to Rock and Roll. ::twitches his antennas::
CP_Sovok says:
::Readies an escape vector just in case things get ugly::
XO_Mrlr says:
::notes the CE's disgusted  expression and leans in and says quietly so as not to be overheard:: CE: I suggest you keep your opinions to yourself.  School your facial expression to a more neutral one otherwise you may offend our hosts who are in that very large ship over there.
IO_Revell-Francis says:
:: Turns briefly back to his console to analyze some of the incoming sensor data ::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::senses something from the CE but chooses to not focus on it as she has her job to do::  COM: Shoork: My apologizes for what appears to be a misunderstanding between our peoples.  My orders were that we were to have an escort here, and then after coming here our escort would leave and your ship would become our escort into Skree space.
CE_Lingn says:
XO: I will try. ::tries to compose a neutral face::
XO_Mrlr says:
CE: Thank you. ::turns her attention back to the viewscreen::
Host CO_Shoork says:
@::Looks her over for a few moments::  COM: CO: Ready your vessel.  You will travel to the coordinates we specify at Warp 6.  ::Points off screen, and the coordinates are transferred to the Olympus's helm::  Once there, your team will be allowed to beam down for a briefing.
CP_Sovok says:
::Listens to the commander of the other ship and readies theirs to follow::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::looks to her CP for confirmation that they have received::
CP_Sovok says:
::Turns around and nods to the CO:: CO: We're ready when they are.
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::looks back at the Skree::  COM: Shoork: We are ready at your command.
CE_Lingn says:
::thinks the Skree would even outmatch his Luna and the Olympus::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: Please bear our Federation escort our farewell.

ACTION: The communications channel closes abruptly, and the ship can be seen making a 180 turn on the screen.

XO_Mrlr says:
CO: Aye ma'am. ::sends a message of thanks and good sailing back home to the Hornet::
CP_Sovok says:
::Lays in the course and readies the engage button::
XO_Mrlr says:
CO: Ma'am...waiting on your command.
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CP: Follow them.
CP_Sovok says:
::Nods and hits the engage button::

ACTION: A half-hour of quiet travel brings the Olympus and the Skree vessel to a desolate world in a barely habitable solar system.  At the outer edge of the warm zone orbits a single rock, population several thousand - all Skree.

CP_Sovok says:
::Stares out the viewscreen, listening vaguely for orders::
XO_Mrlr says:
CO: Ma'am...we've arrived at the coordinates.

ACTION: The SO gets a set of coordinates on the planet's surface, in a large inhabited area.

IO_Revell-Francis says:
:: Monitors both L and SRS sensors carefully and studies the area through them ::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CP: Unless we hear other wise from our friends I want you to assume standard orbit and prepare to depart.
SO_Blade says:
CO: Ma'am I have the coordinates for our beam down.
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
IO: Anything?
CP_Sovok says:
CO: Understood. ::Taps his console and the ship begins to move into orbit::
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
CO: Well, at least nothing's out of the ordinary yet... good luck Commander.  We'll remain in orbit for as long as we can.  You can have a runabout from our stock, if you wish.
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods to the SO::
XO_Mrlr says:
CO: Ma'am....that might not be a bad idea to have the runabout.
SO_Blade says:
CO: Shall I transfer them to the Transporter room?
IO_Revell-Francis says:
CO: Population, 34 000 Skree living in several areas on the surface. Technology index is on the high side in terms of warp drive and cloaking shields.
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
Adm: I want to stick to what our host has instructed.  However, I would appreciate it if you would contact them while we are gone and see if they will allow you to send the runabout down by remote.
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods to the SO::
CE_Lingn says:
CO: Shall we load up the runabout with equipment?
XO_Mrlr says:
::hears the CO and turns:: ALL: All team members assemble your gear and report to the transporter room.
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
IO: Thank you.
SO_Blade says:
::transfers the coordinates to the TR::
SO_Blade says:
CO: Coordinates transferred ready to go.
XO_Mrlr says:
CE: We're using the transporters.
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
::Nods to the CO::  CO: I'll see what I can do, Commander.
IO_Revell-Francis says:
:: Secures his station, considers again what he should bring to the surface and decides on a tricorder and sidearm ::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods and turns abruptly to the TL::  Adm: Thank you Admiral.  Good Luck.
CE_Lingn says:
::follows::
XO_Mrlr says:
CE: Make certain that the Commander’s gear is brought to the TR
CE_Lingn says:
XO: Everyone's also?
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::enters the lift and waits for all to get on board before ordering to the appropriate deck::
SO_Blade says:
::gets up from his station and grabs his gear a phaser included:
IO_Revell-Francis says:
:: Follows the bridge crew into the TL ::
CP_Sovok says:
::Stands up and nods to a man beside him, who takes his position, walking towards the TL::
SO_Blade says:
::hefts his bag over his shoulder and heads to the TL::
CE_Lingn says:
::sends a note on the padd for the CO's gear to be transferred to TR room and grabs his gear::
XO_Mrlr says:
CE: The rest of the team should have their own gear. ::waits for the rest of the team to enter the TL::
CE_Lingn says:
::enters a TL::
XO_Mrlr says:
::grabs her satchel and walks to the TL after the rest of the members and lets the door shut::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::hopes it isn't the last time she sees this bridge as the doors close and lift speeds them on their way::
CE_Lingn says:
CO: Your gear will be waiting for you in the TR room.
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::rides the short distance in silence and quickly walks into the TR room after exiting the lift::  CE: Thank you.
CE_Lingn says:
::follows::
SO_Blade says:
::walks off the TL and into the TR::
XO_Mrlr says:
::walks beside the CO:: CO: Ma'am...I suggest that we go in with weapons holstered.
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods:: XO: Agreed.
IO_Revell-Francis says:
:: Get out of the turbolift and follows the team into the transporter room, thinking about the mission ahead ::
CE_Lingn says:
::puts on his gear and weapons::
XO_Mrlr says:
All: Holster your weapons.
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
All: No one is to unholster their weapons without the XO’s or my order to do so.
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::grabs her gear from the crewman and steps up onto the pad::
SO_Blade says:
::dwindles his phaser by his side::
CP_Sovok says:
::Follows the rest of them out... remembering his last Kootenai mission.. and finding the courage to face anything with a cold bravery::
CE_Lingn says:
::puts his Andorian dagger on his suit::
SO_Blade says:
::slips his diamond hilted d'ktahg into his sheath::
CP_Sovok says:
::follows the captain up onto the pad, taking a place beside her::
SO_Blade says:
::walks up onto the TP::
CE_Lingn says:
::steps on a pad::
IO_Revell-Francis says:
:: Puts on his kit, including the tricorder and phaser. Everything else is in a light pack ::
IO_Revell-Francis says:
:: Steps up to the transporter pad ::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::holsters her weapon and shoulders her gear and looks to see that everyone is on the pad::  TC: Chief we are ready when you are.
XO_Mrlr says:
::steps up on the pad and looks around::
CP_Sovok says:
::Makes sure the medkit he brought from Koot was with him and nods to himself in assurance::

ACTION: The Prism team is beamed down in one group to the surface.  They are standing in an ornate hall, with several Skree all mulling around.  It is obviously a government building.  Shoork is waiting for them.

CP_Sovok says:
::looks down at everything and holds his hand on his waist near his tricorder, which he never took the time to remove the medical addition to::
XO_Mrlr says:
::materializes and looks at the rest making certain that all weapons were holstered or sheathed.::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::materializes in the hall and sees Shoork::  Shoork: Thank you for your hospitality. ::walks towards him::
IO_Revell-Francis says:
::Materializes and immediately stays the initial instinct to pull out his tricorder and start scanning ::
SO_Blade says:
::lays his hand on his d'ktahg ::Self: I have a bad feeling about this.
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::senses the SO unease and eyes her XO to stick by him::
IO_Revell-Francis says:
:: Looks around the hall with a neutral look on his face ::
XO_Mrlr says:
::walks over quietly:: SO: At ease Lt.  Just relax. ::indicates for him to put his hand back down to his side::
Host CO_Shoork says:
::The Commander should quickly get the impression the aide is not the talkative type..::  CO: I believe the King is waiting for you.  This way, please.  ::Leads the way through the hall to a throne room.
CE_Lingn says:
::curves his antennas forward toward Shoork and fingers his dagger::
SO_Blade says:
::follows Shoork::
CP_Sovok says:
::Follows the group::
XO_Mrlr says:
::walks  between both the SO and the CE::
CE_Lingn says:
::follows and looks around for any sign of trouble::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::follows and smiles at the Commander as she finds a bit of humor in his Vulcan like mannerisms::
IO_Revell-Francis says:
:: Walks with the rest of the team ::
CP_Sovok says:
::wonders to himself if everyone around him thinks of him as a typical Vulcan... decides now is not the best time to talk or ask and continues to follow... The crew can believe what they want to for now.::

ACTION: The hall they are in, and the throne room they enter are on the plain side.  There is little around to break the monotony of the walls; the floors are bare.  There are several Skree, all in light armor speaking to a powerful looking Skree in a throne.  He looks up as the doors open...

CE_Lingn says:
::feels glad he has his Andorian Sword packed in his armor on his back::
IO_Revell-Francis says:
:: Quietly and unnoticeably takes in the scenery, analyzing the place ::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::leads her group in and makes her way towards Skroth::
XO_Mrlr says:
::quietly to both of them:: SO/CE: I want both of you to relax.  Keep your hands to your sides and your movements easy.
CE_Lingn says:
XO: That is hard to do.
SO_Blade says:
::eyes the king suspiciously::
CE_Lingn says:
XO: It is not in my nature.
SO_Blade says:
XO/CE: I agree.
Host King_Skroth says:
::Stands as the team enters::  All: Ah, you must be the team I spoke to Wolfe about... ::Looks them over::  Well, I guess you'll have to do....
IO_Revell-Francis says:
:: Watches Skroth, but doesn't make eye contact with him ::
CE_Lingn says:
::growls softly at that remark::
XO_Mrlr says:
::looks stern:: SO/CE: I did not ask you if it was easy or part of your nature, Lt.  Just do it.  ::indicates for them to stand to the back and walks forward a little to stand in front of them.  Her ears twitching back to listen::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::barely manages not raise an eyebrow at the King::  Skroth: We are that team, your excellent.
CE_Lingn says:
SO: I really do not like this.
SO_Blade says:
CE: Neither do I.
SO_Blade says:
CE: Which is why I packed my d'ktahg.
Host King_Skroth says:
::Counts the team members::  CO: I was to understand you were bringing several more.  I was looking forward to speaking again to your Commander Danforth.
CE_Lingn says:
SO: That’s why I packed all my swords.
XO_Mrlr says:
::turns and hisses quietly:: CE/SO: Stand down and be quiet.  That is an order.  :::turns back to the front::
SO_Blade says:
CE: How many do you have?
CE_Lingn says:
SO: More on my ship, the Luna.
CE_Lingn says:
::tries to whisper::
SO_Blade says:
::nods at the CE ::
CP_Sovok says:
::Hears the name mentioned and immediately recognizes it... wonders why he wasn't here... and longs for the familiar face::
CE_Lingn says:
::nods to the XO::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods her head slightly::  King: They had to remain on the Olympus to see to final preparations.  I will be sure to pass along your regret at meeting the Commander again.
IO_Revell-Francis says:
:: Keeps a steady gaze as he looks around this 'throne room' ::
Host King_Skroth says:
::Nods slowly::  CO: That will have to do.  Have you been briefed on the situation?
XO_Mrlr says:
::her ears and eyes scan the room quietly::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
King: My government has only passed along to me the highlights of the situation.  I would be much obliged if you could provide us with greater detail.
SO_Blade says:
::glances at his d'ktagh::
CE_Lingn says:
::gestures at the SO just to stand ready::
CP_Sovok says:
::Waits and listens for what's to come::
IO_Revell-Francis says:
:: Hopes that the King will oblige the Commander ::
SO_Blade says:
::nods at the CE::
XO_Mrlr says:
::her ears perk forward at the King as she waits for his answer.  His mannerism and tone will tell her more than the briefing they already received::

<<<<<Pause Mission>>>>>