COMPILE_TERMINAL_VIEW
USS Illuminar
Exogenesis
Illuminar Compile: Mission Exogenesis Dates: Jan 3rd - Jan 31st >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Mission: Exogenesis Day: -25 to 1 Stardate: 2446.05.05-2445 - 6.06.01 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Day -25 (Stardate 2446.05.05) (TSV IXtar - Deck 1- Bridge- Commanding Officer - Commander Quarfle Taregot - 0946) Day-20 (Stardate 2446.05.10) (TSV IXtar - Deck 1- Bridge- Commanding Officer - Commander Quarfle Taregot - 1419) DAY-10 (Stardate 2446.05.20) (Tellar Prime - Shirgat- Tellarite Science and Engineering Command - Head of Special Missions - Karran - 1627) Day 1 (Stardate 2446.06.01) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Bridge - CO, Captain Sekal - 11:00) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Ready Room - CO, Captain Sekal, Commander Sienna Verin, Commander Dieter Gregory and Commander Quinna Solice- 11:03) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Bridge - CO, Captain Sekal - 11:25) (USS Illuminar - Deck 14 - Gym - FO Commander Sienna Williams-Verin and CSec/Tac Lt. Commander T’Mur - 1128) (USS Illuminar - Deck 5 - Sickbay - 3/O/CMO Commander Quinna Solice and SFI Lt. Michael Weston - 1130) (USS Illuminar - Deck 2 COPs Office - 2/O&COps CMDR Dieter Gregory - 1145) (USS Illuminar - Deck 8 'Camp Peleliu' - Marine Major Audie Murphy - 1230) (USS Illuminar - Deck 8 'Camp Peleliu' - Marine - 2LT Charles Temerity - 1235) (USS Illuminar - Deck 11 - Main Engineering - CEO - Lieutenant Tegian Pex - 1250) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 Officer Briefing Room - 2/O&COps CMDR Dieter Gregory - 1255) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 Officer Briefing Room - CEO - Lieutenant Tegian Pex - 1256) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Briefing Room - Marine Major Audie Murphy - 1257) (USS Illuminar — Deck 1 — Officer Briefing Room — aCSO tlha'nISta' — 1257) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Briefing Room - CSRD - Lt. Bohb - 1258) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1- Conference Room - Marine - 2LT Charles Temerity - 1258) (USS Illuminar — Deck 1 — Officer Briefing Room SPA LT JG Ariel Trei - 12.58) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1- Conference Room - FO Commander Sienna Winters-Verin and CSec/Tac Lt. Commander T’Mur - 1259) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1- Conference Room - 3/O/CMO Commander Quinna Solice and SFI Lt. Michael Weston - 1259) ((USS Illuminar -- Conference Room -- Deck 1 -- 3XO/CMO Commander Quinna Solice -- 1259) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Briefing Room - CEO - Lieutenant Tegian Pex - 1300) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Conference Room 1- CSRD - Lt. Bohb - 1301) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Briefing Room – CO, Captain Sekal - 1302) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Conference Room 1- CEO - Lieutenant Lg. Tegian Pex - 1302) (USS Illuminar -- Conference Room -- Deck 1 -- FO Commander Sienna Verin -- 1302) (USS Illuminar -- Conference Room -- Deck 1 – CO, Captain Sekal -- 1304) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Briefing Room - 2/O&COps CMDR Dieter Gregory - 1305) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Briefing Room - Marine - 2LT Charles Temerity - 1306) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Conference Room 1- CO, Captain Sekal - 1307) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Briefing Room - 3XO/CMO Commander Quinna Solice- 1308) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Briefing Room - SFI - Lt. Michael Weston -1309) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Briefing Room - CSec/Tac- Lt. Commander T'Mur - 1310) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 – Briefing Room - Medic - Ensign (jg) Jason Bell – 1311) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Briefing Room - Major Audie Murphy, Marines - 1315) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Briefing Room - SPA LT JG Ariel Trei - 13.16) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Briefing Room - Marine - 2LT Charles Temerity - 1318) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Briefing Room - 2O&COps CMDR Dieter Gregory - 1320) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Ladies Room SPA LT JG Ariel Trei - 13.20) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Briefing Room - CO, Captain Sekal -1321) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Briefing Room - SFI - Lt. Michael Weston -1322) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Lavatory-- 3XO/COM Commander Quinna Solice - 1322) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Lavatory- SPA LT JG Ariel Trei - 13.24) (USS Illuminar- Deck 1 - Corridor - SFI - Lt. Michael Weston - 1345) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Briefing Room - Marine - 2LT Charles Temerity - 1345) (USS Illuminar- Deck 1 - Briefing Room - SFI - Lt. Michael Weston - 1346) (USS Illuminar — Deck 1 — Briefing Room — aCSO LT tlha'nISta' — 1347) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Lavatory- 3XO/CMO Commander Quinna Solice -- 1348) (USS Illuminar -- Corridors -- 3XO/CMO Commander Quinna Solice -- 1350) (USS Illuminar- Deck 1 - Corridor - SFI - Lt. Michael Weston - 1351) (USS Illuminar- Deck 1 - Corridor - 3XO/CMO Commander Quinna Solice - 1352) (USS Illuminar - Deck 14 - CSec Office - CSec/Tac - Lt. Commander T’Mur - 1415) (USS Illuminar - Deck 14 - CSec Office - CSec/Tac - Lt. Commander T’Mur - 1415) (USS Illuminar - Deck 14 - CSec Office - SO SPO P'Rah and Hercules Devers - 1420) (USS Illuminar - Deck 5 – Sickbay - Medic - Ensign (jg) Jason Bell – 1430) (USS Illuminar - Deck 14 - CSec Office - CPO Steven Hammons- 1427) (USS Illuminar - Captain's Ready Room - Science Ensign jg Zara Khatri - 1458) (USS Illuminar – Deck 1 - Captain's Ready Room – CO, Captain Sekal - 1500) (USS Illuminar - Deck 8 ' Camp Peliu' - Marine Major Audie Murphy - 1500) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Captain's Ready Room – Science Ensign jg Zara Khatri - 1502) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Ready Room – CO, Captain Sekal - 1505) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Ready Room - Science Ensign jg Zara Khatri - 1506) (USS Illuminar - Deck 2 - COps office - 2/O&CMDR Dieter Gregory - 1515) (USS Illuminar - Deck 2 - COps office - SPA LT JG Ariel Trei - 15.17) (USS Illuminar - Deck 2- COps Office - 2/O&COps CMDR Dieter Gregory - 1519) (USS Illuminar - Deck 2- COps Office SPA LT JG Ariel Trei - 15.20) (USS Illuminar - Deck 2 - COps Office - 2/O&COps CMDR Dieter Gregory - 1522) (USS Illuminar - Deck 2 - COps Office SPA LT JG Ariel Trei - 15.23) (USS Illuminar - Deck 2 - COps office - 2/O&COps CMDR Dieter Gregory - 1525) (USS Illuminar - Deck 2- COps Office - 2/O&COps CMDR Dieter Gregory - 1600) (USS Illuminar - Science Lab01 - SPC Luma'lenai - 1630) (USS Illuminar - Deck 6 - Science Lab 5 - Dr. Teller - 1630) (USS Illuminar - Deck 6 - Science Lab 1 - Science Ensign jg Zara Khatri - 1631) (USS Illuminar - Deck 6 - Science Lab 5 - Dr. Gailus Penn- 1632) (USS Illuminar - Deck 6 - Science Lab 1 SPA LT JG Ariel Trei - 16.33) (USS Illuminar - Deck 6 - Science Lab 1 SPA LT JG Ariel Trei - 16.35) (USS Illuminar - Deck 6 - Science Lab 1 - SPC Luma'lenai - 1635) (USS Illuminar - Deck 6 - Science Lab 1 - Science Ensign jg Zara Khatri - 1636) (USS Illuminar - Deck 6 - Science Lab 1 - Science Ensign jg Zara Khatri - 1638) (USS Illuminar - Deck 6 - Science Lab 1 - Dr. Teller - 1645) (USS Illuminar - Deck 6 - Science Lab 1 - Dr Gailus Penn - 1647) (USS Illuminar - Deck 6 - Science Lab 1 - Science Ensign jg Zara Khatri - 1648) (USS Illuminar - Deck 6 - Science Lab 1 - The esteemed Dr. Teller - 1650) (USS Illuminar - Deck 2 - COps Office - 2/O&COps CMDR Dieter Gregory - 1700) (USS Illuminar - Deck 4 - Prancing Pony - SPA Lt jg Ariel Trei & Science Ensign jg Zara Khatri - 1807) Day 2 (Stardate 2446.06.02) (USS Illuminar -- Sickbay -- Deck 5 -- CMO/3XO Commander Quinna Solice and Dr. Kyllee Stev- 0927) (USS Illuminar - Deck 2 - COps Office - 3/O&CMO CMDR Quinna Solice and 2/O&COps CMDR Dieter Gregory - 1100) Day 3 (Stardate 2446.06.03) (USS Illuminar - Deck 2 - COps office - 2/O&COps CMDR Dieter Gregory - 1825) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1- Bridge - CO, Captain Sekal - 1830) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Bridge - 2/O&COps CMDR Dieter Gregory - 1835) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Bridge - CO, Captain Sekal - 1840) (USS Illuminar - Deck 6 - Science Lab 1 - Science Ensign jg Zara Khatri - 1844) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Bridge - 2/O&COps CMDR Dieter Gregory - 1845) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Bridge - 2/O&COps CMDR Dieter Gregory - 1852) (USS Illuminar - Deck 6 - CSO Office - Science Ensign jg Zara Khatri - 1858) PREMISSION>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (TSV IXtar - Deck 1- Bridge- Commanding Officer - Commander Quarfle Taregot - 0946) Quarfle Taregot had been grumbling all day. This was not his kind of survey. Using untried equipment to find a needle in a haystack was tedious and time consuming. He was paying minors to sit around and clean their teeth while these… scientists did whatever they did. It had been days, and he was beginning to wonder if the risk was worth it. Then he considered what they might find and decided that he would give them one more day. Then he was going to deposit them on one of these barren rocks and go find a nice yield of duranium to excavate. A smile was just starting to form on his lips she a cry shot out behind him. “I think we’ve got it,” Ghorg said. “There.” He pulled up a chart of the area and circled where he wanted them to go.” “There?” Ghorg replied. “There’s nothing there but class L planets and protoplanets.” “I’m telling you, it’s there,” Ghorg assured him. “I’ll bet my shares on it. Quartile grunted and turned to the Tellarite at the helm. “Get us over there. Now.” If Ghorg was right they were all about to get very rich. (reply none) (posted by Al Muir) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (TSV IXtar - Deck 1- Bridge- Commanding Officer - Commander Quarfle Taregot - 1419) =^= Success! =^= The report from the miners was already coming in. They had found what they were looking for and had already started to harvest their findings. Quarfle was no scientist and had little patience to understand them. But he did understand the importance of what they were looking for. It could change the economic structure of the quadrant if the Tellarites had control of the supply of the ore. “That is excellent,” he grunted. “How long before you can start transporting your load to our cargo bay?” =^=Soon. Maybe a couple of days. We’ve had a few issues to be sure. Equipment malfunctions.=^= The miner began to scratch at his ears, like a dog after a flea. He suddenly became aware of his action and stopped. “Is the atmosphere causing the problems?” Quarfle asked. =^=Can’t say. I wouldn’t think so. We protected our equipment from any radiation that might create any interference. The atmosphere should only affect us, and we have taken all precautions. If I didn't know any better I’d say it was sabotage. But who here would do that? =^= ~Yes, but you are an idiot.~ He did not say that out loud. “Let me know if we can assist you in any way.” =^= Snort, I seriously doubt that you are qualified, Commander. I’ll contact you at our next window.=^= (reply none) (posted by Al Muir) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (Tellar Prime - Shirgat- Tellarite Science and Engineering Command - Head of Special Missions - Karran - 1627) The buzz of activity through the room felt like insects on the skin of Karran. He was already irritated by the fact that stocks on this mission were already plummeting. But it had been nearly two Tellar cycles since they’d heard from the Ixtal. It didn’t matter that the captain of the ship was an idiot. It was one thing to be drunk for a few days, but for two weeks. “This is Tellar calling the Ixtal,” the continued hum droned through the room. “Come in Ixtal. Report your status.” It was no longer a live voice. After two days they had recorded the message and set it go out on a continuous loop. Periodically he asked for the feed to be turned up so that they were certain the message was going out was consistent. Tellarites were known for their gruff attitudes, but they were neither foolish or careless. “Any response, at all,” Karran growled. “No, sir,” came the immediate response. Then from the other side of the room there was a snort of someone trying to get attention. “Wait… I have something coming in.” “Put it on the screen,” Karran ordered. The screen flickered and a grainy image came on it. “The feed is being affected by the gravitational flux created by the proximity to the gas giants of the Zertos system. Trying to clean it up.” Soon the image became clear enough to see. What they saw was a shock. A single Tellarite was sitting in the command chair of the ship. He looked more dissheveled than usual. But it was the look in his eyes that was most concerning. That and his surroundings. There were Tellarites laying on the floor behind him. The bridge of the ship looked like something had exploded. Then the message began. =^= Ha ha, we found it. Orichalcum… and more. But the more… it was so much more. W’ve had malfunctions. We’ve been out of contact with the survey team for days. I sent down a team to contact them, but they were nowhere to be found. Ha ha ha. It’s almost funny, don’t you think. We have the answer to all of our questions and then… =^= The message stopped and the screen went blank. Karran looked around the room at the others. He took a deep breath before speaking. “Lock down this room,” he said. “Nobody leaves. Until we have more information anybody with any information about this message can leave the room.” He turned to the communication technologist. “I need to speak with Governor Taarg, now.” (reply none) (posted by Al Muir) DAY 1 - Stardate 2446.06.01>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Bridge - CO, Captain Sekal - 11:00) “Incoming transmission, Captain,” operations officer Menzi said, his Saurian hisses and clicks translated by the universal translator. “It is eyes only,” he added. “I will take it in my ready room, Lieutenant,” Captain Sekal replied. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Ready Room - CO, Captain Sekal, Commander Sienna Verin, Commander Dieter Gregory and Commander Quinna Solice- 11:03) Sitting behind his desk, the Vulcan turned the screen on, “Begin Transmission." The screen changed from black and Sekal saw the images of Admiral Forrester and a Tellarite with an ambassador's symbol on his chest. =^=Captain Sekal, Can you please summon your command team so I can give this briefing once. It is code word clearance only.=^= He gazed at the Admiral for only an instant before tapping the comm key. "Commanders Verin, Gregory and Solice to the Ready Room." A few minutes later, Commanders Verin, Gregory and Solice arrived and took seats. The images were transferred to the main viewer in the ready room. =^= I want to remind you all that this is classified material. I will let you know what you can tell your crew and department heads shortly. First, let me introduce Ambassador Crasos lorin Brunn, Tellarite ambassador to the Federation. He will be providing some of this briefing. Ambassador,=^= the Admiral said. The Ambassador began, =^=As you know, next to dilithium, the metal oricalcium is considered especially important. Using it, we can increase the storage capacity of power cells 100 fold or more. Of course, like dilithium, it is very hard to find, and until recently, it was discovered more by happenstance.=^= =^=Recently a team of our scientists, using new algorithms developed a predictive model of likely sources of oricalcium. One such source is in the uncharted star system Zertos 81. A prospectors ship, the Ixtal, was sent to this star system with a new detection system to see if they could confirm the findings of our scientists. They succeeded,=^= he concluded simply. Sekal folded his arms across his chest and settled in to ascertain what difficulties were to be involved. This briefing was not being given just to share 'joyous news'. =^=But that is when the trouble began, and we have lost contact with the Ixtal about two standard weeks ago. They were prospecting on the third planet, an L class planet with a narrow band of vegetation and little else to make it unique. They had reported the ionosphere was highly charged. And while the ship was capable of planetary landing, there were no indications what had happened.=^= Logic has served Sekal well it would seem. The Admiral broke in, =^=Sekal, I know you and the Illuminar have been fielding some tough missions, but your ship is the best science ship we have. I need you to go there and figure out what happened. If this planet does have deposits of oricalcium, we need to get a mining colony set up so we can extract this metal.=^= =^=Under the direction of the Tellar government, Admiral. This is still a Tellarite operation. Our governments have not yet entered any kind of formal negotiations with regards to this find and our method of detection.=^= Sienna raised an eyebrow as she listened to the Admiral compliment the crew. She kept her mouth closed though. =^=Your cover story is a simple search and rescue of the Ixtal. Confirming the metal is present is paramount. The Tellarite have agreed to share their findings with you, so that you can confirm if the metal is there. The cover, however, is that it is a new seismic monitoring device we are testing in areas with high ionospheric disturbances.=^= “=^=Do you have questions? =^= "Negative, a comment only. As we are dealing with highly classified material and secrecy is paramount I assume we will be enforcing an interdiction zone about the system to any unauthorized vessels. Should we encounter a hostile craft Illuminar will be prepared to deal with it. And as Illuminar has planetary landing capability, conducting the search from the surface as a mobile command base would appear to be the logical recourse. “Why the secrecy?” Commander Gregory asked. The Tellarite ambassador frowned. =^=This is proprietary Tellarite technology. We do not want everyone having it for free.=^= =^=If there are no more questions,=^= the Admiral said, =^= Carry on. Make sure to check in with me every 12 hours.=^= The Captain gave him a look of interest at that order just prior to the transmission ending. Sienna took a deep breath when the transmission ended. Gregory spoke, “So what do we tell the crew? We’ll need Science and Engineering read into this, at a minimum.” “Not to mention our local Tellarite,” Quinna added. “Class L planets tend to have higher Carbon Dioxide. Though livable, if respirators are not working appropriately, it can be easy for Carbon dioxide poisoning to many oxygen dependent species. But also the easiest type planet to create Class M environments.” Quinna supplied. “Isn’t there a drug that we can inject crew with?” Gregory asked, “And what about Dr. Penn, he is a Benzite and I thought they could deal with higher CO2 levels?” “Well as for the injection, recent research has shown that use can lead to long term effects which include irreversible respiratory damage, immune system deterioration by killing out bone marrow, and some minor issues as well,” Taking a deep breath, “I for one am not willing to risk the crew medically. Need I say more?” “You’re the doc, Doc,” Gregory replied. “So respirators it is.” He turned to the Captain, “Sir, how do you wish us to proceed?” “Summon the department heads to the conference room for a preliminary mission briefing at 1300,” the Captain replied. “In the meantime, Mr. Gregory assemble an initial away team and begin training with the respirators and other equipment you may need in an initial survey. Dr. Solice will brief you on other items you may need for survival on an L class planet. Lieutenant Commander T'Mur will head the security preparations in concert with the marine contingent.” Sekal said. Sienna nodded, “We are going to need the marines as well as security. This will be the first time the two have worked together, so I anticipate some friction.” Her mind was working through the mess that had just been dumped in their laps. “I wonder what they are not telling us.” She mused quietly, taking notes on her padd. She looked over at the other two commanders and nodded. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Bridge - CO, Captain Sekal - 11:25) Sekal took his seat. “Helm, plot a course to Zertos 81, warp 9.” “Aye, Sir. Course to Zerto 81,” Montero bent over the starcharts, “Course identified, Sir. It will take us a little over 3 days, Sir.” “Noted, Ensign,” the Captain replied. “Set course and engage.” The Captain turned to operations, “Notify all department heads and their staff that there will be a mission briefing at 1300 hours." “Yes Sir,” replied the Saurian. Sekal settled back in the chair as the ship completed its turn and increased speed. He could hear Commander Gregory over the shipwide comm making an announcement of the meeting. (Reply: All) (Posted by Charles and Mel Gatling, Al Muir, Kris Bailey and Tim Bushnell) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 14 - Gym - FO Commander Sienna Williams-Verin and CSec/Tac Lt. Commander T’Mur - 1128) Sienna’s recovery had gone slowly but steadily. T’Mur was still not happy by her limited progress. Still, everyday she got her up and into the gym. She was impressed by the increase in muscle tone. But with her … appetite for sweets it was always a task to make sure that the calories went to the right places. T’Mur looked at the sheen of sweat that now soaked through Sienna’s shirt as she worked hard to do the exercises that her mate had given her. Now was the fun part, combat training. T”mur made sure to make her moves slow and deliberate. She wanted to build muscle memory. This was not a sparring match with the marines. It was more like a dance. Punch, kick, turn, Sienna slowly went through the motions with her mate. She hated the gym, hated the workout that was required. That it was her mate that was torturing her, helping her to rebuild her body was the only good part of all this exercise. Sienna lay on the floor, her arms spread open in subjugation. T”Mur shook her head and smiled. She leaned in to get her reward. Suddenly their comm badges beeped. =^= All senior officers to the briefing room at 1300 hours. =^= T’Mur looked at Sienna with a touch of regret. “We must postpone the rest of this until later.” Sy wanted to scream. Instead she held up her hand, needing a shower at the very least before this meeting. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 5 - Sickbay - 3/O/CMO Commander Quinna Solice and SFI Lt. Michael Weston - 1130) Michael had spent the best part of the last month trying to track down any mention of this Tholian Brief with very little reward. He had to work slowly in order to avoid any suspicion as to what he was looking for. That kind of patience was giving him a headache. He had gone to visit Quinna in sickbay for his usual multiple reasons. Initially, the excuse, was relief from his headache. The second was he needed a distraction, and Quinna fit that bill just right. And third, he just wanted to see her. He entered sickbay and nodded to Kyllee, who gave him a half salute. Micheal couldn’t help but chuckle at the doctor’s little reminder of their time together on the Rhyne. Stev indicated with his head to the office. Michael nodded and moved over to the CMO’s office. He poked his head in the door. “Ehhh, what’s up doc?” he asked. Quinna turned his head. She had been working in medical files. Well she was pretending to be. "Hey there." Quinna stood and moved over to Michael. "What to I owe the pleasure your handsome face in my my office?" Michael kissed her on the cheek, “Do I have to have a reason to see my best girl?” “Oh your best girl huh?” Quinna gave Michael a wink. “I promise not to tell all your other girls.” “To be honest,” he said, “I have a headache and hoped you could help me out.” He could already feel the pressure behind his eyes to alleviate. Quinna took a small breath, “Ahh I am your best girl at the moment.” Quinna went to her desk and grabbed a hypospray. She then got Michael a glass of water from the replicator. Making her way to her favorite chair she motioned Michael, “Come and sit down.” Quinna followed him and handed him the water after he sat. “I want you to drink.” She commanded as she moved behind him. Michael took the glass and sat down on the chair. He took a long drink from the glass and felt the cool liquid go down his throat. “Now lean your head back and close your eyes.” But this time, Quinna had a bit of a pudge for him to lean his head on. Quinna administered a pain killer through a hypospray. She put it hyperspray down and then put her fingers on Michael’s temples. She slowly messaged them at the pressure points. Michael allowed himself to relax as much as he could. Even after all these months on the Illuminar he still maintained a sense of readiness and caution. But here, with her, was when he let his guard down the most. He just enjoyed the feel of her rubbing his temples. “Mmmm…” he moaned softly. “You’re my best girl for so many reasons. No matter what the others say.” He turned his head slightly so his ear was pressed on her tummy and listened to the sounds of the baby moving around. “An active little tyke today,” he said dreamily. “She’s gonna be a gymnast.” “She huh? You missed the major kicking to the spine. He may be a soccer player.” Quinna just said he to contradict Michael. She really had no clue. Quinna then leaned over Michael’s shoulders and kissed him. Quinna continued on her massage. “Michael, have you ever thought about making a more permanent…” Quinna stopped. “Nevermind.” “A more permanent what?” Michael asked. Before Quinna could respond both of their comm badges chirped. =^= All senior officers to the briefing room at 1300 hours. =^= Gregory’s voice broke the mood. “Well that is that. How’s the head? Any better?” Quinna asked as she moved around and sat on the couch across from Michael. She put her feet on the coffee table. Michael stretched his shoulders and neck, “Much. Thanks. I have a feeling this is a conversation we’re going to have to finish, sooner or later.” “I have no idea what you are talking about.” Quinna quipped. “Say, we have a few minutes. Want to join me on the couch and make out?” Michael’s eyes narrowed slight as he looked at the doctor. Suddenly he stood up. “Doctor… move over.” He slid into the seat beside her, wrapping his arms around her. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 2 COPs Office - 2/O&COps CMDR Dieter Gregory - 1145) After the briefing by the Admiral, Gregory had gone back to his office to start preparing for the away mission. He grabbed a quick lunch while researching what he could find about Zertos 81. Next he reviewed what was in the library about the metal oricalcium. He'd read about it in one of his classes at MIT, but he was more focused on high energy particles. There was a professor there, but he probably couldn't reach out to her to get more information, especially noting how testy the Tellarite ambassador was. He thought back to the comment Commander Verin had made about possible friction between the Marines and Security. He had seen the two groups working together, so thought that might not be such an issue, but this was more in the Marines wheelhouse than necessarily Security. He's have to meet with T'Mur and the Marine Major Murphy to talk about a structure and the mission parameters. He hoped everyone could be professional. Next, he took one of the holodecks off-line for the away team to work together. Nothing like getting a team from Forming to Performing in two short days. And being on a marginal planet that the L class planets usually were, would mean they had to perform. He ideally stirred his tea as he read and made notes before sending a dinner invite to Aggie. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 8 'Camp Peleliu' - Marine Major Audie Murphy - 1230) Major Murphy was reviewing the latest results from the exercises that the Lieutenant had been running. Things were looking good and the team was ready to take on most of the missions he had outlined in his brief to command. A message came in about a mission briefing at 1300. He called out, "Temerity, we got an invite to the big dance. Shall we see what the fleet is up to?" (temerity, IYW) "Yes, I want you there with me, 'cause four ears are better than two. Go get ready," he said with a smile. The Major headed to his cabin and checked his uniform, making sure his sidearm was charged, but on safe. Wouldn't do to have any accidents. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 8 'Camp Peleliu' - Marine - 2LT Charles Temerity - 1235) “Look, I get it, its frustrating as hell to be a Marine wearing Fleet department colors instead of ours. I know from personal experience what a pain in the butt it is when the only way to tell the difference between Fleet and Marine ranks is the shirt color. And I know it sucks and feels disrespectful when you are wearing fleet colors you get addressed by the wrong rank.” Then after a sigh that was a mix of resentment and frustration he continued, “Screw it, wear the green instead of the gold, but keep the rest and just blame me. But you let ME deal with the powers-that-be about it, Understood.?!.” Without waiting for a response from the Marines about to go on shift in the Security Department, Charles finished, “Now get your sorry butts to work, I’ll catch y’all later.” Just then he heard Major Murphy’s voice come from his office, "Temerity, we got an invite to the big dance. Shall we see what the fleet is up to?" Charles stepped into the doorway of the Detachment Commander’s office, “Sir.?.” he started to question. “Isn’t crap like that usually for department or section OICs only?” "Yes, I want you there with me, 'cause four ears are better than two. Go get ready," the Major said with a smile. With a nod of his head, Temerity simply replied, “Yes, Sir. I’ll be there.” And turned and started walking off singing an ancient Earth tune from the later 1900s with “I’ll be there” as lyrics. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 11 - Main Engineering - CEO - Lieutenant Tegian Pex - 1250) Tegian left Main Engineering to head for the briefing room with plenty of time to make it to the briefing room. His mother had instilled in him the belief that if he wasn't five minutes early, he was late. On the way out of Engineering, he was stopped with a question about changes to the duty roster. It only took him a few minutes, but it was enough to make him feel late. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>( USS Illuminar - Deck 1 Officer Briefing Room - 2/O&COps CMDR Dieter Gregory - 1255) His reminder timer went off, and Gregory grabbed his PADD and fresh tea before heading up to the briefing room. Seeing he was the first to arrive, he took a seat at the far end of the table, away from where the Captain usually sat. He put the PADD on the table, and took a sip of his tea while he listened to the hum of the Illuminar. It was going to be interesting what the Captain might say in this briefing. (Reply Any Department Head) (Posted by Tim) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 Officer Briefing Room - CEO - Lieutenant Tegian Pex - 1256) He arrived outside the briefing room with his PADD, realizing that he'd left his water back in Engineering. Tegian regulated his breathing, smoothed his uniform and entered the room to find Commander Gregory already there. "Greetings, Commander. Tegian walked around to the other side of the table and chose a spot halfway between the two ends and then went to the replicator and got some water to replace what he'd left behind. He placed it on the table next to his PADD and then looked out the viewing screens and waited for the others (Reply Gregory, Any Department Head) (Posted by Keith) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar — Deck 1 — Officer Briefing Room — aCSO tlha'nISta' — 1257) Lanista acknowledged the presence of fellow officers Tegian Pex and Dieter Gregory, as well as others gathering for the meeting of the senior staff. Prior to her assignment aboard the Illuminar, she had been part of an agency that would maddeningly schedule a meeting in order to schedule a subsequent meeting. Thankfully, the organization on this ship wasn't quite so bureaucratic. Lani' waved at her colleagues pleasantly enough. "What don't we know yet?" she asked. (Reply Any Department Head) (Posted by Frank) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Briefing Room - Marine Major Audie Murphy - 1257) Taking the turbolift up to the first deck, he hoped there might be an actual mission for the Marines today. Walking to the briefing room, he straightened up and walked in. Looking around, he took note of who was already in attendance. Nodding his head, he took a seat away from the others, while he sized them up. (Reply IYW) (Posted by Tim) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 1- Conference Room - 3/O/CMO Commander Quinna Solice and SFI Lt. Michael Weston - 1259) Michael stepped up to the door. When it opened he ushered Quinna into the conference room. He looked around the room and nodded to Dieter. “Commander,” he said. (reply Gregory) He greeted the others then ushered Quinna to her seat. When they came to the seat beside Gregory, Michael pulled the seat out and pushed it in under her. Before stepping away he leaned over and whispered in her ear, “Play nice with the other kiddies now.” Quinna smirked a bit, She really said she wasn’t ready to play nice but she decided to keep it to herself. Then he walked to a spare seat in the back beside a Marine Major he hadn’t met yet. “Major,” Michael nodded to the marine. “I see you don’t like to be part of the group either.” (reply Murphy, Gregory, any) (posted by Al M. and Kris B.) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 1- Conference Room - Marine - 2LT Charles Temerity - 1258) Temerity developed a habit long ago as a corporal to be quiet and observe as much as possible of the interactions of others. Sometimes he found doing so to be entertaining and other times rather informative. He observed the ship’s first officer as she entered the room and proceeded to her seat on the other side of the center chair from Gregory and stepped back. She looked over at the two marines and nodded. Charles responded with a similar nod with a slight bow to acknowledge her position and the respect due to her in that position. “Major, Lieutenant,” T’Mur said softly, “it is agreeable to see you both again. I hope our training sessions together have been productive. I know that my people have benefited from your input.” Charles simply grinned. To get a comment like that out of a Vulcan to a human was often considered high praise indeed. “Ma’am, for my part, I have found the joint training sessions to be rather enlightening; and I know our folks have benefitted as well from you.” Which was a fact. A few of the Marines had started to slow themselves down and try to think things through logically before acting. Didn’t always work out for them, but it was better than acting on instinct from the get-go. (Reply: Any) (Posted by Chuck) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> She walked into the briefing room not knowing anything. Her first question would be to what we know so far but Lani beat her to it. She ordered an Earl Gray from the replicator and took a seat next to Lani. She put her PADD down and waited for others to arrive. "Good question Lani. That is a question I always ask." (Lani iyw, Any) (Posted by Edward) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Briefing Room - CSRD - Lt. Bohb - 1258) Bohb stopped in front of the door and gave himself the once over. He'd been working in his lab on his latest project and wanted to be sure that he was presentable. Once satisfied with his appearance he stepped up to the door. When it opened he went into the briefing room. He looked around the room at the others assembled. Nodding to each of them, he paused at Tegian. The seat next to him was available. He went over to him and put a heavy hand on the CEO's shoulder. "Good to see you, my friend," he said brightly. Then he picked up the heavy chair and moved it to the side. The captain kept a special stool for him under the table. It was much more comfortable than those cushy backed chairs the others used. "How are the new warp injectors holding up," he said sitting down on the stool. (reply Pex) (posted by Al Muir) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ((USS Illuminar -- Conference Room -- Deck 1 -- 3XO/CMO Commander Quinna Solice -- 1259) Quinna sat with her hands on the table. She was running her fingers alone the edges of her customary PADD that she always used to talk notes. Next to her was Sienna. She turned and smiles. “You are really looking great,” Quinnna commenced about her friend. (Reply Verin) “I for one am glad you are back. We have much to Catch up on.” Quinna said. “How are you feeling?” (Reply Verin) Quinna kept looking back at Captain Sekal waiting for signs that he was going to start the meeting. (Reply Verin, any) (Posted by Kris B) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 1- Conference Room - FO Commander Sienna Winters-Verin and CSec/Tac Lt. Commander T’Mur - 1259) As they had since Sienna’s return, they traveled holding hands. The contact gave T’Mur a direct connection to her mate that she found comforting. But as soon as they approached the door to the conference room they released, for propriety’s sake. By the time they entered their contact was solely telepathic. She walked Sienna to her seat on the other side of the center chair from Gregory and stepped back. Reluctantly she left her protective position to find her own seat by Michael Weston. She looked over at the two marines and nodded. Sienna smiled at her mate as she helped her into her seat. She didn’t want her mate so far away from her, although the telepathic contact was comforting. She didn’t want to be away from T’Mur. “Major, Lieutenant,” T’Mur said softly, “it is agreeable to see you both again. I hope our training sessions together have been productive. I know that my people have benefited from your input.” Sienna smiled at Quinna and leaned in to answer her questions. (reply Murphy, Temerity, any) (posted by Al Muir & Mel G) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Briefing Room - CEO - Lieutenant Tegian Pex - 1300) He looked around the room at the others assembled. Nodding to each of them, he paused at Tegian. The seat next to him was available. He went over to him and put a heavy hand on the CEO's shoulder. "Good to see you, my friend," he said brightly. Then he picked up the heavy chair and moved it to the side. The captain kept a special stool for him under the table. It was much more comfortable than those cushy backed chairs the others used. "How are the new warp injectors holding up," he said sitting down on the stool. Tegian smiled at Bohb. He realized that Bohb was his closest friend on the ship and that without him, he'd probably bury himself in work and never think about anything else. Of course, Bohb liked to talk to shop, but he was also good about getting Tegian to talk about other matters. "It's good to see you, Bohb. The injectors are doing fine. There was a strange reading after we first installed them, but I ran another hundred tests and couldn't get a repeat." "So, are you working on any interesting projects?" (reply Bohb) (posted by Keith) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Conference Room 1- CSRD - Lt. Bohb - 1301) “So, are you working on any interesting projects?” Pex asked. Bohb chuckled, “I have several. One of which I might need to get some help from you with, if you’re of a mind. I’m working with Ensign Bell in creating a medical vehicle he calls an… ambulance? I have some thoughts on how to give the vehicle more power and perhaps utilze the space in a way to allow it to give more medical support.” (reply Pex) Their conversation was suddenly interrupted by Sekal, who began to explain the purpose of the meeting. When he mentioned Tellarites he gave a little inward shake of his head. He considered them a most distasteful group of people. To their credit, they were honest about how they felt. A little too honest. But usually they were just a gruff species and often argued just for the sake of the argument. He remembered a time at the Vulcan Transportation Hub when he helped repair a computer system for a Tellarite ship, and the captain kept arguing that the modifications were not what he had asked for. Bohb had pointed out that he had improved to output of the computer by 18% by his modifications and that it did not cost any more, The Tellarite walked away huffing that he hadn’t asked for better, just fixed. When Sekal mentioned a highly desirable material Bohb was intrigued. The list of those kinds of materials was small, and hearing about the system he had already eliminated all but three of them. However, so far, engineering and particularly R&D had not been mentioned yet. However, his department was more of one that simply inserted itself, and he thought of something that might provide help to the security forces. Then it was Gregory’s turn to talk. (reply Pex, Gregory) (posted by Al Muir) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Briefing Room – CO, Captain Sekal - 1302) The Captain welcomed all as they entered, sipping on a glass of cold water as they took their seats. The hum of conversation was noted but not occupying his attention as he considered the orders that had been received. Not everyone had arrived yet, some were ‘fashionably late’ in Terran parlance so he tapped the comms button. “Ensigns Bell and Surak to the briefing room. ” (Reply: Bell and Surak) He signed off after the acknowledgements but time was passing them by and he wasn’t going to delay the briefing any longer. Turning his attention to those gathered he began. “We have received orders from command to divert to Zertos 81 and are en route to that system. A Tellarite survey ship has gone missing and we have been tapped to locate it. Its mission is of a sensitive nature therefore we have also been ordered to safeguard that secret as well. Any ship entering the system will need to be contacted and diverted, by force if necessary. It must be noted that Illuminar’s sanction is to maintain the peace however, as always, we must be ready to exercise force under extreme conditions. The material that the ship was attempting to locate is of a highly desirable nature and the Federation requires its existence and location to be classified. Commander Gregory will brief you on the material in question.” (Reply: Gregory) “The planet the ship was believed lost on will have to be searched thoroughly for signs of a Tellarite presence and its atmosphere will pose a considerable challenge to operate in. Doctor Solice is aware of these challenges and will make that information available here along with the necessary equipment and specialized training needed in its use.” (Reply: Quinna) His eyes turned to his first officer then back to the group. “Due to the possible dangers present on this mission security will liase with the marines to provide tactical overwatch of the landing parties Security’s powered armor and the marine BDU will protect them from the effects of the atmosphere as well as give them an advantage should conflict arise. Lieutenant Commander T’Mur will be in direct command of the security arrangements, Commander Verin will remain on the ship to provide logistical support as well as full oversight of the landing parties. After the presentations have been concluded orders will be forthcoming on how each department will be supporting the operation.” (Reply: Sienna, T’Mur) He nodded then sat back. “You may begin the briefing Commander Gregory.” (Reply: Gregory, any) (Posted by Charles Gatling) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Briefing Room - 2/O&COps CMDR Dieter Gregory - 1305) Gregory listened to the Captain's introduction and waited till he turned the floor over to him. Standing up, he activated the screen and an image of a bluish-green streak on an otherwise non-descript rock took center stage. "This is raw Oricalcium ore. It is extremely rare, difficult to find and highly prized for use in power packs and batteries." Another image came on the viewer, "As you can see, powerpacks containing this metal can store 10 to 100 times the power of standard power cells." "The Tellarites believe that this metal can be found on the third planet of Zertos 81, a relatively unmapped and uninhabited system. As the Captain said, one of their vessels, the Ixtal, has gone missing and we have been asked to locate the ship, as well as locate and confirm if this ore is on the planet. We also know that the plant has a strong ionic field in the atmosphere, making transportation down near impossible," he added. Taking a sip from his cup, he continued, "I will be leading the away mission, starting at the last known location of the Ixtal crew. We will be taking the Hillary down. I expect a 8 person security crew to begin a perimeter search for the Ixtal crew," he said, looking at T'Mur. "I will need two science officers to assist in screening for this metal, as well as two to three engineers to help lay out probes to see if we can break through the atmosphere and begin transportation between the planet and starships. Add two pilots and two medical staff, we have quite a crew. Specific assignments will be going out. Department heads should make recommendations of possible crew to be included in the away mission." He paused again, "Since the atmosphere is L class, we will be working in respirators. Dr. Solice will provide details on the dangers of the atmosphere. I have also reserved holosuite one for the team to practice working in respirators." "Questions?" (reply any) (Posted by Tim) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Briefing Room - Marine - 2LT Charles Temerity - 1306) Once the briefing began in earnest, Temerity mentally took notes and prepared questions. Despite his best efforts, Charles was not a note-taker per-se. If he was writing notes, he wasn’t paying attention to what was said. If he paid attention to what was being said and note write down any notes, he could confidently recall almost 85% of what was said. So far, as the briefing proceeded, there was something that made Charles uneasy. It wasn’t the inherent danger of the mission, that was just par for the course, but the information that was given so far. The format and how as it went on more and more of what was deemed classified or secret than wasn’t. In his mind, the whole thing reeked of SFI tomfoolery. Charles took a moment and reminisced about his last mission before he retired from the corps. It was supposed to have been just another run-of-the-mill disaster relief mission that SFI had made predominately classified or secret. Roughly half of his detachment had been killed because vital information had been kept from those on the ground. The very next mission, Gunnery Sergeant Temerity insisted that the analyst that worked the intel join the mission. The analyst was killed, amazingly it was not by friendly fire. Though, at the time, Charles would have happily murdered the idiot. It was then he had decided intel analysts were like meteorologists of the 20 and 21st centuries; able to get it completely wrong and still have a job. As the briefing continued Charles viewed out of the corner of his vision T’Mur lean over to Murphy and he overheard their interaction. After which, Charles watched as Murphy leaned back in his seat. Before he had retired from the Marines, Charles had been trained for a variety of types of combat but built a career out of taking part in Search and Rescue (SAR) and Disaster Relief operations. Unfortunately, there was always one thing that always managed to fall short to insure 100% of his fellow unit members made it home alive and well. Starfleet Intelligence always considered themselves the pinnacle of their profession; one could always tell by the sheer arrogance when they dealt with anyone outside of their professional community. They were notorious for withholding some piece of vital information that would be needed to ensure everyone’s safe return from a SAR or Disaster Relief mission. And Temerity was afraid it was happening again. Only difference is now he felt he MIGHT be able to do something about reducing the SFI induced hazzard. "What is the time frame before we reach the system?" the security chief asked. The commander replied, "Approximately 2 days." Glancing from T’Mur to Murphy and back, Temerity raised his hand to ask a question not sure if it was his place to do so. As an NCO, Temerity always felt it was part of his mission to ensure the safe return of all the people deployed with him, and Fleet Intel (or lack of availability thereof) always worked against him. Once called upon, Charles stood up straight and asked Captain Sekal directly, “Sir, does all this information come solely from official Intelligence services such as SFI? Personally, I’ve been on too many missions in which intel services decided to classify some smidgen of information that would have been vital in the preservation of life.” (Reply Sekal) Nodding his head in acceptance and understanding that the captain can only use the information he has been given, Temerity followed up with, “I understand, Sir. When this mission is complete, may I get the name of the analyst that put this packet together, Sir?” Temerity had a good idea that some in attendance truly knew what the Marine’s actual request was. (Reply Sekal, Any) (Reply: Sekal, Any) (Posted by Charlie Raschen) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Briefing Room - 3XO/CMO Commander Quinna Solice- 1308) Quinna sat at the table, with her hands on her PADD making notes with the information. When it was time, she added information about how recent information leading to health concerns was why respirators were the order of the day instead of inoculations. As the meeting continued, Quinna found herself going in and out of concentration especially she found herself hungry again. The Marine Lieutenant caught her attention. “Sir, does all this information come solely from official Intelligence services such as SFI? Personally, I’ve been on too many missions in which intel services decided to classify some smidgen of information that would have been vital in the preservation of life.” Did he just diss Starfleet Intelligence? Quinna glimpsed at Michael and then made a comment that she thought she said silently to herself, “Obviously, you have not had the right encounter.” (Reply Sekal (to Temerity), any (to Solice)) “I understand, Sir. When this mission is complete, may I get the name of the analyst that put this packet together, Sir?” The Marine added. (Reply Sekal, any) Quinna found it curious that the marine was so interested. Now she was interested in what he was thinking. She shook off her suspicions and diverted her thoughts back to the meeting. She was trying to think medically about who she would recommend going with Dieter. But what she really wanted to do was go herself. (Reply Any) (Played by Kris B) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Briefing Room - SFI - Lt. Michael Weston -1309) Michael sat back, listening to the briefing. He was reminded harshly about his current situation. He was on the outs with the intelligence community, so his access to information was limited to what he could get from those he could get it with. This was hot news, and he knew it had a possibility of changing the economic politics of the Federation, giving the Tellerites a strong foot hold. Then the questions began. T’Mur asked a logical question, of course. He had two days to find out what he could. Looks like he was going to have to work some overtime. Then he heard an unfamiliar voice from the other side of the room. “Sir, does all this information come solely from official Intelligence services such as SFI?” It was one of the marines that had just come on board. Well… why didn’t he tell everyone how he really felt about SFI. As if on cue he continued, “Personally, I’ve been on too many missions in which intel services decided to classify some smidgen of information that would have been vital in the preservation of life.” The hairs on the back of Weston’s neck bristles. He had spent his career making sure everybody had all of the information they needed. He couldn’t help but take offense as, some of those times, might have cost him life and limb. “Obviously,” Quinna interjected, “you have not had the right encounter.” He had to smile at Quinna and gave her a wink. Then he turned his attention back to the marine. “I concur with the doctor… Lieutenant. While there are factions of SFI that are not so forthcoming, these should not have been anyone’s general interactions with SFI. I would have to question your interactions sir. What were you up to?” Then he relaxed, “Besides, I do not believe that I provided this briefing.” He paused and looked harshly, “Be careful who you malign. You never know who’s in the room.” (reply Temerity) (posted by Al Muir) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Briefing Room - CSec/Tac- Lt. Commander T'Mur - 1310) T'Mur listened intently to Gregory's debrief of the situation. She was unfamiliar with Oricalcium and its properties, but then again, she was no scientist, nor engineer. Sent a questioning thought to Sienna to see what she knew of the ore. (Reply Sienna iyw) When the Second Officer began to talk about security items she became more focused. "I expect an 8-person security crew to begin a perimeter search for the Ixtal crew," he said, looking directly at her. She nodded and leaned over to the Marines. "We can discuss which marines you would prefer to send after. I suggest two-man teams. One marine to one security." (reply Murphy, Temerity) "Question?" Dieter asked. T'Mur looked around for questions from others before asking hers, "What is the time frame before we reach the system?" (reply Gregory) (posted by Al Muir) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Briefing Room - Major Audie Murphy, Marines - 1315) Murphy listened to the briefing. It sounded like some civilians got into trouble again and needed to be bailed out again. Marines to the rescue, of course. Then this Gregory fellow looked at the security chief. He had kept aloof and out of the way, and let his Lieutenant deal with the ships security department. It was good practice for him in leadership and politics. Murphy had grown tired of politics many years ago. The woman leaned over, "We can discuss which marines you would prefer to send after. I suggest two-man teams. One marine to one security." Murphy leaned over, "Lieutenant Temerity will lead the marine contingent. I expect Master Sergeant Skipper and Sergeant Melman will go, as they are both Tellarites," he said. He leaned back and would talk to Temerity later in more detail and get his assessment on mixed teams. He felt that would be an issue, especially on a SAR mission, but the Lieutenant had been working with security and hopefully they would have some time to practice. "What is the time frame before we reach the system?" the security chief asked. The commander replied, "Approximately 2 days." (Reply all) (Posted by Tim) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Briefing Room She listened to the briefing and figured she would be on the security team in some capacity. She never had to use a respirator before but she imagined it to be like a SCUBA device for breathing underwater even though they will be on land. She has been SCUBA diving a couple times on Betazed but she could use some refresher training. She really didn't need to know anymore than her primary objective but will ask T'Mur what specifically she will be doing after the briefing. (Reply T'Mur, Any) (Posted by Edward) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Briefing Room - Marine - 2LT Charles Temerity - 1318) “Sir, does all this information come solely from official Intelligence services such as SFI?” It was one of the marines that had just come on board. Well… why didn’t he tell everyone how he really felt about SFI. As if on cue he continued, “Personally, I’ve been on too many missions in which intel services decided to classify some smidgen of information that would have been vital in the preservation of life.” “Obviously,” Quinna interjected, “you have not had the right encounter.” Temerity glanced over toward Solace and mouthed the words ‘Well, No S**t’ before returning his attention to the captain when someone else interjected, “I concur with the doctor… Lieutenant. While there are factions of SFI that are not so forthcoming, these should not have been anyone’s general interactions with SFI. I would have to question your interactions sir. What were you up to? Besides, I do not believe that I provided this briefing. Be careful who you malign. You never know who’s in the room.” “That’s odd from a group made up predominantly of scientists. I thought independent confirmation of findings was a part of research. As for who I malign, when analysts and politicians collaborate to redact vital information that could prevent the loss of lives in intel packets can go fornicate themselves with chainsaws.” Taking a breath to calm himself, Temerity continued, “Which brings me back to my original question regardless of who gets butthurt about the question. Does all of the information in this briefing come solely from official Intelligence services such as SFI?” (Reply: Any) (Posted by: Charlie) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Briefing Room - 2O&COps CMDR Dieter Gregory - 1320) Gregory listens to the Marine Lieutenant and Dr. Solice The Marine was pushing for information that the crew didn't have. He turns to the Major, "Major Murphy, can you control your Marines or not?" Before the Major responded, Gregory turned his gaze back to Temerity, "Leftenant Temerity, you need to control yourself," he said. "To answer your question, this information does not come from Star Fleet Intelligence, and that is all I can tell you. As for your maligning the crew of this ship, I would be angry with you, if time were convenient. It is not, we have two days to prepare for a mission, and in that time all hands will be directing their attention to the mission at hand. Information discovered will be collated to identify additional beneficial information. Risk is part of the job, and the officer and crew of this ship will be doing everything they can to minimize those risks. If it is too risky for your, Leftenant, I would be happy to submit the paperwork to transfer you off this ship." He remained standing, looking at the man when Major Murphy finally replied. "Commander Gregory," he began, "I would appreciate that you discuss issues with my marines with me. Mr. Temerity has the right to ask questions of the mission briefing, and I would expect you, Sir, would respect that." Standing up, he turned to his Lieutenant, "Mr. Temerity, let us let these officers finish their briefing while we prepare for the mission. I am sure," he said, glaring at Gregory, "That more information will be forthcoming before we will be deployed. By your leave, Captain," he said, coming to attention and performing a perfect salute. Holding it for three seconds, he drops his hand and headed out of the briefing room. (Reply any) (Posted by Tim) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Ladies Room SPA LT JG Ariel Trei - 13.20) She needed to use the Ladies Room pretty badly so she entered the restroom and went into an empty stall. She asked Quinna to come with her. She had a few questions about how the ore will affect her. She tried to relax and started to pee. It was a strong stream. While she was going she asked Quinna her questions. "How is the ore going to affect me with my unique physiology ?" She reached mid stream and started to sigh in relief. (Reply Quinna) (Posted by Edward) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Briefing Room - CO, Captain Sekal -1321) The Captain stood to his feet as the Major saluted then snapped, "you are not dismissed." His eyes roved about the room, some had been in the process of standing and had dropped back into their seats. Commander Gregory was bristling as was Major Murphy who had turned back toward him. "Commander Verin has not spoken and neither has Commander Solice. As for where the order for this mission emanates..." He looked from face to face. "This mission was presented by a member of the Admirality and a Tellarite ambassador and must be considered legitimate. Unless and until I have evidence to the contrary we will fulfill our mission objectives and as for transfers from this ship...", he looked from Gregory to Temerity, "transfers go through the Captain of this ship and no one else. I trust I have made my point clearly." (Reply: Gregory, Temerity) "Major Murphy return to your seat please." His eyes softened not the slightest. (Reply: Murphy) As the Marine sat he crossed his arms and looked to the doctor. "Dr. Solice do you have anything to add?: (Reply: Quinna, as much as you want) "Thank you Doctor. Commander Verin, you have the floor." (Reply: Verin, any) (Posted by Charles G) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DAY 2 - Stardate 2446.06.02>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar -- Sickbay -- Deck 5 -- CMO/3XO Commander Quinna Solice and Dr. Kyllee Stev- 0927) Quinna walked around sickbay taking inventory. She had backed additional respirators for the journey and felt she needed a few other things. She had one thing she needed to do before the mission. Looking around the quiet sickbay she noticed Dr. Kyllee. At this point, she felt familiar enough to call him by his given name. "Stev, you have a few minutes." Kylee had spent most of his time since the announcement of the mission ensuring the respirators were in perfect working order. It had been a task, but he didn’t want to leave it to chance. It was too important. Fortunately, there had been no serious medical cases. Mostly bruised security and marines from the training programs T’Mur had been putting them through. The one person he hadn’t seen was T’Mur herself. For someone so small, she was one tough woman. He looked over at Quinna and smiled, “Sure. What’s up?” He moved over to her. "Everything has calmed down and we are healthy, right?" Quinna asked about herself and the baby. Now he was curious, “If we’re talking about what I think you’re talking about, then yes, you and the baby are perfectly healthy. You’ve been getting the rest I recommended, as far as I can tell,” he looked at her suspiciously, “and the baby’s life signs are good. Why do ask… well, right now? What are you asking at this moment?” “I wanted to verify with you.” Quinna was glad that he just confirmed what she already knew, “Then during this mission, I will be going with the away team. I need you to run sickbay.” Stev stopped. His over-protective sense began to ring in his ears, “And you have, of course, lost your mind.” “Excuse me, Old Man!” Quinna quipped. “What is this? The Dark ages?” she knew he was referring to the baby. “You may be healthy, Little Girl, but that is no reason to send you into a hazardous environment when you have a perfectly capable minion in your employ who can suffice,” he said. “You do think I’m a capable doctor don’t you?” “Oh, trust me, you are. So hear me out. An L-class planet is hardly hazardous. The Respirator is more than adequate. I can physically handle the mission. The little jelly bean is safe with me. But to top it off, it is the first mission with our medical shuttle. I am not going to miss it, but I am also not planning to leave the shuttle either. Mr. Bell can be doing the grunt leg work.” Stev grumbled to himself a little. He hated it when her arguments were sound and made sense. All he could come up with was, “She’s more of an avocado than a jelly bean.” “Soon you will be doing all the away missions. You will also be in charge of sickbay while I am on Maternity leave. And I need to get this staff use to you in charge. I want to see any problems arise while you are in charge so I can make sure things do not arise later when I do not feel like dealing with them.” Quinna was positive that Aggie would be a challenge to his authority. The truth was that he considered Quinna as much of a daughter as a friend. He really wasn’t that much older than she was, age wise, but because of the 60 years he lost through the anomaly that led the Rhyne into the Mirror Universe he was nearly 100 years older, chronologically. Quinna had managed to fill the role of his daughter who died. His concern for her was real, but he knew he was being a little over the top. Finally he said with a harumph, “Fine. Go whereever you want and do whatever you’re going to do. I’m only your doctor. But if you break your legs or die don’t come running to me.” Quinna let out a sly smile. “Come come, Doctor. You know if I break my legs, I will not be running. My Medics will be carrying me on a stretcher like I am the High Priestest of Persia.” Stev chuckled and shook his head. He waved his hand at Quinna dismissively. “Go, have your adventure. Just know that if anything happens to you I will only blame myself for letting you go so easily. If you can deal with my self loathing then I won’t stop you. Just, try to be careful… your majesty.” Quinna turned to move on to her next task, “Remember you are only going to keep my throne warm. I better not see my seat cushions reformed to your butt dents.” “My butt cheeks wouldn’t be caught dead on your cushion,” Stev replied. “I’d get a new one so you would have no idea how long I sat and lorded over your empire.” (reply none) (posted by Kris B and Al M) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 2 - COps Office - 3/O&CMO CMDR Quinna Solice and 2/O&COps CMDR Dieter Gregory - 1100) Quinna was going over the mission preps. She wanted to hold training for the away team and respirator use. She stood outside of Dieter’s office and rang the chime. She hoped he had time for her since she did not call ahead. She was so busy preparing that it slipped her mind. “Come in,” came Gregory’s voice. Dieter’s desk was cluttered with PADDs and on his screen was a mission plan. Well, part of one. Seeing Quinna, he stopped. “Sorry Doctor, for the mess. Come in, sit down. Can I get you anything?” “I am good. I was wondering if you had a final away team list. I want to hold a final respirator training. Also as for Medical, I will be going on this mission.” There Quinna said it. “Say again? What about Kylee?” Gregory asked. “I need Kylee here. We know Agnes cannot go.” Quinna then stopped herself. “Wait a minute. Why not me?” “Um. Not to be indelicate, but…well, we don’t know the conditions and I would not want to risk your child.” Gregory replied. “As noble as that is, I am in perfect health. Being Pregnant is not a disease, you know.” Quinna started, “Commander, do you believe that I cannot perform the job as a Chief Medical Officer? In any way have I shown an inability to do my duty to this ship and Starfleet?” Quinna inquired in a little bit of a stronger tone than normal. “Not at all Doctor, not at all. I am doing a risk assessment for the mission. Why increase potential risks that can be avoided? The regulations do recognize that accommodations should be made for pregnant crew. And that is what I am doing,” he said. “Oh, so I am a risk? I see.” Quinna said, “I have never asked for accommodations. This pregnancy is not preventing me from doing my duties.” Quinna started. “But you know what really sucks…” Quinna paused for a moment, “It sucks that I am being treated as a disabled person. As for biohazards, the baby is more protected in me.” Quinna turned. “You of all people pulled the pregnancy card on me?” “You are not a risk, Quinna. However, we are going to a suboptimal planet, where we have to wear respirators. If the equipment fails, the child is at risk. I am not even considering biohazards.” He paused thoughtfully, “I would prefer Dr. Kylee, but you are CMO and I respect your opinion.“ Quinna stepped back, she was not sure if she should be mad or hurt. Maybe it was both. She went all professional, “Commander, I would never send a member of the medical staff to do something that I would not do myself. You know I have poured over all this information myself. I programmed each and every respirator for the away team and have packed 2 spares for each member. But sure take Kylee instead of me.” Quinna turned on her heels abruptly to leave. As she thought about it, if she did not leave, she may say something she may regret. “One minute Doctor, before you leave. I think you may be misinterpreting my reasoning. You have a primary duty to your unborn child. You’ve given up alcohol and caffeine as those may harm the fetus. How are my concerns of putting you in a risky environment any less than that? And while you would not ask anyone to do anything you wouldn’t do, let me ask this hypothetical - would you have gone into the Sharlayan engineering room, full of radiation, while carrying a child?” He paused, “Don’t you think I want you there? You’re the best doctor I know. But I don’t want to lose you or lose the child. I am being selfish here, Quinna. I could not forgive myself if something happened to either of you while we were on the planet. I’ve lost crew before, so if I can minimize the chance of that no matter how small that risk is,” he said as he sat down in his chair. “If you feel that strongly about it, you are on the team. I will be noting it is over my personal objections, but you, as CMO, assessed the risk and accepted it.” “Look, I appreciate the concern. I had such an awful first trimester, but I am good.” Quinna knew she was going on the mission. (Reply None) (Posted by Kris and Tim) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DAY 3 - Stardate 2446.06.03>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 2 - COps office - 2/O&COps CMDR Dieter Gregory - 1825) Gregory looked up at the screen showing their trajectory towards the star system. He was busy making last minute arrangements for the away mission. Noting they wouldn't be in orbit for several more hours, he decided that the search would start at first light on the initial search area. He had teased it out of the Tellarites briefing material, and hoped it was not a red herring. He sent a note to the away team members to be assembled at the Hillary dock at 0525 tomorrow. He was still unsure who medical was sending. He's tried to veto Quinna's participation due to her pregnancy, but she had kept showing up for respirator training along with Dr. Kylee. He'd even talked it over with Aggie, but they had not come to any conclusions. Hearing the Captain being called to the bridge, he stood up and headed there as well. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Bridge - 2/O&COps CMDR Dieter Gregory - 1835) Walking onto the bridge, he noticed the screen was displaying the Tellarite light explorer class. He observed it and headed over to the Operations console. The Ensign on duty stood up to give him access. He nodded as he sat down and put a receiver in his ear. He started manipulating the systems and scanning. "There is too much static on all channels, Sir," he called to the Captain, "Like the scanners, we'll have a heck of a time hearing any distress calls. Makes me concerned for the away team," he added. (Reply Sekal) "I plan the first search tomorrow morning, I've notified the away team members to be ready to depart the Illuminar at 0530. That will give us the longest light in the initial search area." (Reply Sekal) Expecting that Commander Verin would be arriving soon to take the first officers spot, he continued to work on cleaning up the sensors as best he could. "Sir, I recommend that we launch two class 2 probes into the system, at perpendicular vectors, with a dedicated series of channels tied to the Illuminar. That way we can triangulate any signals and use the carrier data to help clean up the incoming signals and sensor scans." (Reply Sekal, Science) (Posted by Tim) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Bridge - CO, Captain Sekal - 1840) Following the rundown from Science Sekal activated the popup screen on the chair arm and was reviewing the data stream from long range scans which was being crunched by Astrometrics. There was still a great deal of raw data but an overview of current readings on the system was coming together. "There is too much static on all channels, Sir," the voice was that of Commander Gregory, "Like the scanners, we'll have a heck of a time hearing any distress calls. Makes me concerned for the away team." "We will evaluate conditions once within the system Commander but I already have someone working on a backup contingency." The Vulcan noted. "I plan the first search tomorrow morning, I've notified the away team members to be ready to depart the Illuminar at 0530. That will give us the longest light in the initial search area." Sekal lifted his eyes from the small screen. "Noted. I will require hourly reports from the surface concerning conditions on the surface as well as search efforts." His eyes flicked back over the data. "Sir, I recommend that we launch two class 2 probes into the system, at perpendicular vectors, with a dedicated series of channels tied to the Illuminar. That way we can triangulate any signals and use the carrier data to help clean up the incoming signals and sensor scans." He looked toward Gregory, retracted the screen and leaned back. "A logical.suggestion Commander, make it so." (Reply: Gregory) (Posted by Charles Gatling) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 6 - Science Lab 1 - Science Ensign jg Zara Khatri - 1844) Time was running out. Captain Sekal had given her the task of resolving an ionic interference problem and the ship was nearing the planet. Zara had different ideas and run simulations, but the results were unsatisfactory. Down to her last idea, the computer analysis gave her hope of success, but not 100%. Sighing, she tried one last thing. After some reading, she had it! With several modifications, they could use the transporters. Zara had to contain her excitement so she didn't let out an enthusiastic whoop. She had to call Captain Sekal. Her hand froze over her comm badge. Zara was a junior officer, the most junior on board. It would violate protocol for her to contact him. Calming herself, she decided to use the text feature in the comm system, sending a message to both the captain and Lieutenant tha'Lanista. "Sirs, this is Ensign Khatri. I have a solution to the ionic interference problem. I'd like to present it to you." She hoped she was doing this the right way. (reply Sekal, tha'Lanista) (posted by Mary Lou) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Bridge - 2/O&COps CMDR Dieter Gregory - 1845) "We will evaluate conditions once within the system Commander but I already have someone working on a backup contingency," Sekal replied to Gregory's concern. "Thank you for that information, Sir," Gregory replied before going on to discuss his plans for the away team. "Noted. I will require hourly reports from the surface concerning conditions on the surface as well as search efforts," the Captain said. "Aye, Sir," Gregory replied, "Hourly reports it is." Suggesting using probes to help address the interference issue, he felt the Captain's eyes on his back. "A logical suggestion Commander, make it so." "Yes Sir," Gregory said and entered the commands into his station. Turning his chair to Tactical, "Mr. Taylor, the probes will be loaded shortly. I've inputted their trajectories. Launch when ready." (Reply Taylor, any on Bridge) (Posted by Tim) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Bridge - CO, Captain Sekal - 1850) Science was preparing to launch the probes when a call came through the comm at his chair. He noted the blinking yellow light and acknowledged it. =^= Sirs, this is Ensign Khatri. I have a solution to the ionic interference problem. I'd like to present it to you.=^= He was on a multi-link call then and awaited the reply. (Reply: Tha'lanista) "Lieutenant, I will meet with the two of you in the CSO's office at 1900, Ms. Khatri I will expect your presence. Captain out." The probes were soon on their way and would be in position before his meeting with the science department was concluded. He stood to his feet. "Commander Gregory, you have the Conn." (Reply: Gregory) I expect to return in forty five minutes but contact me at need should the necessity arise." (Reply: Gregory) He moved to the turbolift door and spoke as it closed behind him. "Deck six." (Reply: Khatri, Tha'lanista, Gregory, any) (Posted by Charles Gatling) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Bridge - 2/O&COps CMDR Dieter Gregory - 1852) "Commander Gregory, you have the Conn." Gregory stood up from operations, and walked over to the command chair. Even though he had been in the command team, and had commanded the USS Rhyne on her ill fated adventure, it still took a minute as he sat in the chair to reflect on the awesome responsibility entrusted to him. "Aye, Sir," he replied. "I expect to return in forty five minutes but contact me at need should the necessity arise." "Of course, Captain," Gregory replied. The turbolift doors closed as he sat down. "Put up the solar system and our trajectory. Also overlay the two probes," he said. The screen changed and the Zertos 81 system appeared on the screen. "Now we wait," he said softly. (Reply, any bridge) (Posted by Tim) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 6 - CSO Office - Science Ensign jg Zara Khatri - 1858) Zara had notified the captain and her department head that she was ready to present her ideas on resolving the ionic interference problem. A meeting was scheduled in the CSO's office, so she was waiting there for the others to arrive. Zara was confident her plans would work, but saying she was nervous was the understatement of the year. Her stomach felt like it was doing somersaults. Her knees were shaking. While pacing and trying to calm her rapid breathing, a bead of sweat coursed down her cheek. This was her first mission presentation and she had to get it right. "Calm down, girl. You've got this. Hee hee hee hoo." Someone was coming.... 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