Stardate:2406.07.04 Mission: Down to the River, Day 1 Mission : Opportunities of Engagements, day 8 Stardate: 2406.07.04 (Scorpian - Quarters - Captain Francis Drake - 0630) Besides leaveing Alex so many years before, the death of his only wife, leaveing Rose was the hardest thing he had done. It seemed to him that she pulled on him even though they were so far apart. Every time he went to bed he smelled her and when he awoke each morning he expected her to be there in the bed with him. Her wonderful essence was there but she wasnt and he had just reluctantly gotten out and went about his duties. Jerad and he had gotten somewhat back to how they were with each other before the incident in the shuttlebay. Drake longed for the days of old where they were so much more than brothers would have been. He still knew that he could and would put his life in Jerad's hands without a second thought. They had been on their way now for about a week and were almost to Starbase 24 where Rose's parents would waiting on him. He hoped that he would do all the right things to make a good impression on them for Rose's sake. He decided that he would send Rose a little message letting her know where he was and that he loved her. "Computer take a message for Lt. Rose Cantarzini, Counselor, USS Cochrane" Drake said as he settle back in bed to reflect to what he was going to say. =\=Acknowledged=\= The computer returned in the sweet voice of a female as it had always done. "Rose, My Heart, My Love, even though I have only been gone but a few days, I feel that it has been a lifetime. Our journey to Starbase 24 has so far been uneventful. We should be docking with them within a few more days and therefore I will be able to meet your family face to face for the first time. I feel like a young boy meeting the parents of my most beloved girl friend for the first time hoping that I make a good impression on them. Wanting for them to approve of me so I can continue seeing my beloved." Drake paused a moment feeling the pain in his chest for not having her with him. "My Heart, My Love, after we leave Starbase 24 and your parents had time to get to talk to me, I will make sure that we contact you. I know that they will want to talk to you as they normally dont have the chance as they will aboard the Scorpian. My Love, you know that you dont have to worry about your family as they will be as safe with me as you are." He looked around his room as he was speaking to her and eyed the presents she had given him for her mom's birthday. "My Heart, My Love, I will also make sure that your mother gets the gifts from you as soon as they arrive on board and are settled....." Just then the whole ship rocked and the lights in his quarters turned red and as he ran out the door of his quarters heading to the bridge, he managed one more thing. "Computer send message Priority One" =\=Message sent=\= (reply from none, any) (Posted by Frank) Stardate:2406.07.04 Mission: Down to the River Mission Day 1 Stardate: 2406.07.04 (Gamma One - FSCO - Major Richard Daniels - 11:00) Richard undid his jump suit and fell to the ground the battle ran through his mind once more he heard the voices of his fellow pilots. The battle was barely over and he could not forget it like he had been able to before. Richard looked up at the stars above him. =^=12th fighter squadron move on the transports and fire, =^= Richard looked at his tactical read out the ships were unarmed. "Repeat again Rygil," Richard stated not believing the orders. =^= 12th fighter squadron fire, that is a direct order Major, =^= The Captain of the Rygil's voice echoed over the com system. "Captain the vessels are unarmed their escorts are disabled. There is no reason to fire upon the transports," Richard stated looking at the battle from his fighter. What had been an eruption of color and movement was still with his squadron in positions around the transport vessels moving in formations around. =^= Major you will engage the transports or you will be relieved of command, =^= Richard bit his lip form inside his helmet; he could not believe these orders. "I cannot fire on civilian transports!" Richard shouted down the com, he was a fighter pilot not a murder. =^= Captain Kondor to 12th fighter squadron. Major Daniels is relived of command you are to engage the transports. If Daniels interferes you are to open fire, =^= Richard bit his lip they were 7 hours from the Rygil it was only his people here that mattered. He had been sent out to engage a transport convoy carrying weapons to the enemy. However these transports carried no weapons. "This is Major Daniels those ships are unarmed and are not hostile if you fire you are killing civilians," Richard stated knowing most of his squadron would not follow the order if he stood against it. =^= This is Red Leader standing down, =^= this standing down was followed by 80% of the squadron. Richard smiled he knew most of his people could be relied upon. The com link activated again. =^= This is Kondor all loyal fighters reprogram friend/Foe settings engage all ships and fighters in the area the Rygil is on route at maximum warp. We will be there soon, =^= Richard read his panel as several fighters began to target him. "Daniels to 12th fighter squadron you are committing murder if you fire upon that transport do not fire," Richard shook his head as a wave of fighters began to fire upon the transport vessel. Gripping his stick Richard activated his weapons. " Dirty dozen fire on all fighters attacking the transports! Do not kill just disable!" Richard stated clearly. Richard then activated his fighter's engines and began to weave to dodge fire. As the fighters firing on the transport lit up his fighters view port. Looking at the fighter's sensors the transports integrity was down to 20%. The fighters loyal to him flew desperately attempting to protect the transports. Before he could disable all the fighters the transports erupted into a ball of flames. He could not move the transport did not even have a chance to launch pods 150 people had been murdered it was a civilian transport not a military one. =^= This is Red Leader, hostile fighters are neutralized orders Sir, =^= Richard attempted to wet his mouth his lips had dried out. "All fighters change frequency and follow me," Richard stated altering his frequency and he then plotted a course to the nearest planet away from here. The Rygil would be here soon and he did not plan on hanging around for that. ~ Richard remained on his knees and picked up a handful of dirt and allowed it to run through his fingers. Nothing felt real any more, he had just been ordered to destroy a civilian transport he had refused but people had followed that order people he had trusted. Richard stood up and wiped his hands on his light blue jump suit walking over the ruff terrain his officers loyal to him stood around a makeshift command tent. The Mako's had landed on the planet because the planet would mask their sensor signals and they could make repairs. "Gentlemen," Richard stated the officers with jump suits half unbuttoned jumped to attention. "At ease gentlemen, what is our situation?" "Well sir from our scouts we have had running the Rygil arrived in the area and collected the disabled fighters. At the current count we have 100 fighters on this moon. Our fuel is low and most of our quantum complement is gone in essence Commander our situation is dire," Richard did not react emotionally at this time he needed to appear to know what he was doing and be strong for his men. Leaning over the starcharts he looked at the area. He tried to remember the recent reports Starbase Geneva, Richard grinned. "Gentlemen, that will be our course," Richard stated pointing at Starbase Geneva. "With our remaining fuel we will make it. From my recollection Geneva has broken away from Starfleet therefore we might find a place to recharge and reload. Opinions people?" Richard questioned valuing the opinions of his officers. "Major I've stood with you this far I don't plan on leaving you now," Harris stated this was matched by all the officers around him. Richard had to question if it was out of loyalty or just a lack of options however he did feel that like him most of the officers were concerned what was going to happen next or if they would even be welcome. "Ill contact Geneva and see if we can make repairs and refuel," Richard stated as he turned to leave the officers saluted and then moved off to inform their squads. (Starbase Geneva, Main Ops - Ops Officer Ensign(jg) Magnus Magnussen - 1139) It was the first time that Magnus was on his own in Main Ops, so he was a little destabilized when the sensors shown that a hundred of fighters were approaching the station. Fortunately, a few moments later, he saw that there were federation ships. (Gamma One - FSCO's Mako - FSCO - Major Richard Daniels - 11:40) Richard put on his headset and tapped open his com link, he would route the com signal through the coder device to hide the location. If was standard issue encase the Mako had been shot down in hostile territory so they could communicate with the reminisce of the squadron. " Major Richard Daniels of the 12th fighter squadron to Starbase Geneva," =^= This is Starbase Geneva, Major Daniels, what can we do for you ? =^= said the voice of the Ops Officer " I would like to talk to your Commanding Officer." Richard stated =^= One moment Sir, I'm establishing the communication. =^= the Officer replied (Starbase Geneva, CO's Ready Room - CO Captain Vladek Rofellian - 1143) Vladek was finalizing the preparative for the move of the station inside the subspace river, the departure was scheduled for the evening at 22:00 and there were still so many things to do. Then a call from Main Ops came in =^= Captain, almost an hundred of Federation fighters are in orbit around the station and a certain Major Richard Daniels from the 12th fighter squadron wants to talk with you, Sir =^= ~ Federation fighters, what are they doing here, I've seen nothing concerning their presence in the area. ~ he wondered in replying " All right Ensign, send the communication to my Ready Room." A few seconds later, a voice came in =^= Captain Rofellian, I'm Commander of the 12th fighter squadron. I cannot talk for long sir but my fighters have been betrayed by our vessel CO. We have been fired upon by our own people and are in need of repairs. Might we come to Geneva to make repairs Sir? =^= " Well Major, I don't know if you are aware of our current situation, we are on our way to move for the Beta Quadrant, our departure is imminent and we are in Starfleet Command's bad book." Vladek explained to the Officer "Yes sir I understand you have broken away from Starfleet but I believe after being fired upon by our own people we too are against the fleet. We really need your help sir we are low on armaments and fuel," Vladek thought for a moment " All right Major, you are cleared to dock to the station, but you'll understand that we've got first to verify what you've explained and that we'll take some precautions, your pilots will remain in the fighter shuttlebays until further notice, as soon as you've docked a security team will escort you to my office. It will be more convenient to speak, are you agree with these dispositions ? " Vladek asked =^=Of Course Captain Rofellian, I will begin docking presently sir,=^= Richard stated ending the com link with Geneva. Richard pressed the signal on his Mako and remained outside the station as the rest of the squadron began to dock. (Reply None) (Posted by Richard & Patrick) Stardate:2406.07.04 Mission: Down to the River Mission Day 1 Stardate: 2406.07.04 (Void Sphinx Fighter 'Red Talon' - Cockpit - FSCO, Major Menelian - 11:35) "Imogene..." Menelian said in a low growl, as his thrust the stick over to the hard right and spun his fighter away. His ships AI, ever perky, responded back with a quick =/=Blue leader to the port, opening with full phasers.=\= Menelian pulled the thrust level all the way back to nil, threw the stick full over to the left, then suddenly jammed thrust to full and hit the afterburner. The effect was a nicely executed 90 degree turn in space, one which the inertial dampeners of the Sphinx had trouble reconciling. =/=That was beyond structural limits, Major=\= The AI said, in something approximating a peevish voice. "Tell me again, Imogene, why the Federation installed AI's with personality into their fighters?" =/=You know the answer to that Major. Sensor soundings to the aft, two fighters moving on your six.=\= The Romulan grinned as he suddenly kicked on the port-rear thrusters and 'turned' on his central axis to face backwards, while cutting all forward thrust. He cruised 'backwards' for about two seconds, before opening up with both phasers and mini-photon torpedoes. Both fighters following him broke away, but only one made it. =/=Red Four destroyed, craft is moving at best speed away from simulated combat zone.=\= Menelian chuckled, there were distinct advantages to having a firefight, where only the AI's kept track of fire. Menelian moved his eyes up to look at the HUD, then engaged at full thrust once more while moving on an attack vector for one more of the Red teams vessels. He visually cleared his baffles, by looking over his shoulder, then proceeded forward at his best speed. "In answer to your earlier query, Imogene..." he said as he swung the craft on a downward vector to get behind one of his squadron pilots, "Is that I don't think AI's require personality to keep track of communications and whatever else pilots might ask of you. Its much more of ..." He shut up as a fighter appeared near out of nowhere, and nearly took off his wing. Menelian flung the craft to the starboard, while all his proximity alarms went off simultaneously. "What the HELL was that?" Menelian blasted into the comm. link. =^=Sir, one hundred federation Mako's just came out of warp at or around the Starbase!=^= came the call from one of his other ships. Menelian's eyes widened, then narrowed. "This is Major Menelian to Cochrane and all fighters. All alert fighters launch, wargames are over. Go weapons hot!" His AI kicked off 'wargame' mode, and all his weapons were instantaneously charged for real use. He kicked the fighter around, and looked around him. Mako's, in V formation by the dozen, were converging on the Starbase at impulse. =/= The fighters are broadcasting as friendlies, identifying as the VF-12. =\= Imogene intoned a moment later, =/= Some of their weapons are armed, their shields are up, but they are not moving in attack vector.=\= Menelian's own eyes told him that, they weren't making strafing runs, some of them were even coming to complete stops. Menelian sped his fighter on, making his way to the Cochrane at his best speed. "What the hell is going on..." he said again, to himself. "Open a secure channel to the squadron." he told the AI. A moment later, a beep sounded, and he said "Spread yourselves out, Cochrane is your priority. Lieutenant Montgomery, you have the line at Cochrane, I'm taking my squadron to Geneva. Menelian out." (reply: FSXO Monty) NRPG: I figure this would be about the time that communication was going on between the FSCO and Geneva. So... RPG: Menelian sat back, and threaded his way through the V formations of unknown fighters while his squadron followed him closely. The other Cochrane formations were making their way back to the ship at best speed. Besides some of the Mako's turning, to keep a unified front to the local fighters, nothing else was happening. Menelian's eyes were bouncing from HUD to out the window. ~VF12, so they are ship-based, not standing...~ "Imogene, are there any known squadrons of Mako's around here? I thought everyone in Freedom squadron, at least, had been upgraded to Void Sphinx's ? VF-12 is not a squadron Im familure with." The Mako, though still serviceable by far, had been outstripped by the newer Void Sphinx, but there were still full Mako squadrons hanging about. And as for the squadron itself, the only VF Ship-based squadron he was aware of in at least this squadron was his own, based of Cochrane. A few seconds passed, then the AI intoned =/=There are other ships in the 52nd fleet that have not yet been phased to the Sphinx, Major. I have run a search of my database, these vessels hail from the USS Rygil, a ship of the 52nd that is still listed as being a full MAKO compliment.=\= A couple seconds passed, then =/=I have just monitored a communication between the lead MAKO and Geneva, the Fighters will be docking. =\= That did it, the Romulan was now good and unhappy. He opened a channel to Cochrane, Geneva AND all the fighters that were sitting around Geneva. "This is Major Menelian, Commander of Cochrane's fighter forces. Will someone tell me what is going on, are these fighters friendly?" (reply: anyone on Geneva, Cochrane or the Fighter group) (posted by Trout) Stardate:2406.07.04 Mission: Down to the River, Day 1 Mission : Opportunities of Engagements, day 8 Stardate: 2406.07.04 (USS Cochrane - Bridge - CO Captain Lowell - 1137) Alexandra was reading reports, the warp drive had been repaired and the crewman that did this was found dead in his cell. How that happen, Doctor Weasley couldn't figure it out, but obviously there was someone on bord that was covering there tracks. Suddenly a message came through... it was Lt. Major Menelian. =^=This is Major Menelian to Cochrane and all fighters. All alert fighters launch, wargames are over. Go weapons hot!=^= His AI kicked off 'wargame' mode, and all his weapons were instantaneously charged for real use. He kicked the fighter around, and looked around him. Mako's, in V formation by the dozen, were converging on the Starbase at impulse. Alexandra push the red alert key and got up from her seat. "What is going on? Put on the viewscreen Ensign Capps!" (Reply from Capps) Alexandra knew that they never had any messages about fighters coming there way for replacement or other wise. "Contact Geneva and ask them what is going on here?" =^=This is Major Menelian, Commander of Cochrane's fighter forces. Will someone tell me what is going on, are these fighters friendly?=^= Alexandra gave a signal to open communication. "Lowell to Menelian... for now I don't know. But I know that Captain Rofellian will fill us in, in a moment. All fighters are out now! Stay on your toes." (Reply from Menelian, Capps, anyone) (Posted by Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.07.04 Mission: Down to the River, Day 1 Mission : Opportunities of Engagements, day 8 Stardate: 2406.07.04 (USS Cochranems-Bridge-Ops/Conn Ensign Calvin Capps-1137) Alexandra push the red alert key and got up from her seat. "What is going on? Put on the viewscreen Ensign Capps!" Ensign Capps looked straight ahead and let the view screen pop up. (Reply Any) (Posted by Calvin Capps) Stardate:2406.07.04 Mission: Down to the River Mission Day 1 Stardate: 2406.07.04 (Starbase Geneva – Fighter Deck – FSCO – Major Richard Daniels - 1147) Richard was the last fighter to dock at the starbase, it was the way he had been taught he was the first on the field and the last off the field this was the way of things. As the Mako’s pilot area opened Richard moved out and walked on solid land once more. Richard removed his helmet and undid the top section of his jump suit revealing his red tunic. Richard looked behind the cockpit and located his duty uniform if he was going to the CO he wanted to look his best. As he zipped up his duty uniform to just the top of his chest he moved over to his XO. “I want you to begin detailing the fighters find out what needs to be fixed and what can be left. I don’t want to hang around here for too long the Rygil wont be far behind,” Richard stated the XO nodded and saluted and then moved out of Richard’s line of sight. Richard moved forward as two security guards entered the deck. “Gentlemen,” Richard stated, the two security officers nodded and then spoke. “Major, you are requested at the Captain’s ready room,” Richard smiled and nodded at the gentlemen and raised his hands for them to direct him to the Captain. Before he left Richard turned to his squadron and stood up onto one of the fighters wings. “Lads im going to see the Captain of this boat, he doesn’t want us to leave this deck so don’t. Start repairs and we will be leaving soon,” Richard yelled to a cheer from the squadron, most of them had been hand picked for their skills. He knew each one would do anything for him and not disobey his orders. Richard stood off the fighter’s wing and moved off with the security detail. (Starbase Geneva – Ready Room – FSCO – Major Richard Daniels – 12:00) Richard entered the Ready room and immediately stood to attention; Richard stood silent awaiting permission to speak. “Captain Rofellian, thank you for allowing my fighters to dock it was kind of you sir,” Richard stated looking at the CO and then turning to the other officer in the ready room he looked familiar. Smiling the face fit. (Reply Rofellian) Richard paused and looked at him again and then spoke. “John Wilson,” Richard stated and smiled at him. “ Long time,” The officer stood up and looked at him. “Sir, a pleasure to see you once more,” “No sir we are the same rank Commander,” Richard stated and then turned back to the Captain. “Sorry Captain Rofellian I met John for his final test before graduation. So Captain no doubt you wish to ask questions so please go ahead sir,” Richard stated. (Reply Rofellian) (Reply Rofellian, Any) (Posted By Richard Bowes) Stardate:2406.07.04 Mission: Down to the River Mission Day 1 Stardate: 2406.07.04 (Void Sphinx 'Red Claw' - Cockpit - FSCO Major Menelian - 1147) "This is Major Menelian, Commander of Cochrane's fighter forces. Will someone tell me what is going on, are these fighters friendly?" The Romulan tapped his finger against the stick as he turned the craft in a deceptively lazy turn around the station. He was not, for an instant, going to put himself in a prone position of the rest of the fighters, recently arrived, decided they weren't friendly. =^=Major Menelian, this is Captain Rofellian, according to what they've told us, they are a dissident group from the Uss Rygil who had been betrayed by their authority. They've asked our help to reload and refuel but until we've verified their assertions, you could perhaps have an eye on them just in case.=^= The Romulan quickly muted the channel, "I take it that voice matches records for the real Rofellian?" =/=You are paranoid, Major, even for a Romulan.=\= The AI responded, as it worked at matching voice files. =/= Affirmative, that is Captain Rofellian of Geneva. =\= Menelian shook his head in the heavy flight helmet, and unmuted the channel, "One moment Captain, while I contact the squadron." Without waiting, he opened a Cochrane-Squadron wide channel. "Menelian to Squadron. They appear to be friendly, but that is being verified. Maintain defensive readiness, all fighters remain on active alert. Don't make a first move, but don't hesitate to respond immediately if required. Out." He took a breath, and flipped off the squadron wide channel. The Captain had, no doubt, heard every word. "Very good Sir, maintaining a defensive ring around Cochrane and Geneva." =^=Have you ever heard about this VF-12 and their Commanding Officer, a certain Major Richard Daniels ?=^= the Captain asked. Menelian looked off to the side, where a V formation of fighters had suddenly started moving. Imogene had already been tracking their course and vector, they were moving for the Fighter Docking bays of the Starbase, which to his knowledge had not yet been used by a Standing Fighter Squadron. Imogene, in one of her less 'bone headed' moments (since this was a serious situation) was scrolling known information about VF-12 without being asked. It was, Menelian was forced to admit, one of the reasons that Federation Fighters had Artificial Intel. "Sir," he began "I have no working knowledge of the squadron, no. All I can tell you for sure is that VF-12 is defiantly based off the Rygil, and..." The Romulan broke off as he read some of the info highlighted by Imogene on his HUD. "... And the Flight Squadron CO is a Major Daniels. Impressive record, from what I'm reading... But his true identity is something you will have to confirm, Geneva." (reply: Rofellian, any) Once they had all signed off, Menelian pulled the air-mask away from the flight helmet and looked around. Around a solid third of the squadron had already been taken in by the Fighter Bay's automatic docking sequence, it would only take another ten to fifteen minutes to dock the rest. Geneva was made to hold this many fighters and more. He leaned back in the seat, his eyes actively dancing over the HUD and a panel sensor sweep. "Imogene, our lives have just gotten more complicated. Either this Major is telling the truth, or lying. Either way, it means someone turned traitor to us." (reply: Rofellian, any) (posted by Trout) Stardate:2406.07.04 Mission: Down to the River Mission Day 1 Stardate: 2406.07.04 (Starbase Geneva, Main Ops - CO Captain Vladek Rofellian - 1147) Vladek was just stepping out of his Ready Room when he heard the conversation between Ensign Magnussen and the Cochrane's FSCO =^= This is Major Menelian, Commander of Cochrane's fighter forces. Will someone tell me what is going on, are these fighters friendly? =^= The young Ops Officer was going to reply but Vladek interrupted him " I'll deal with that Ensign, I want you the monitor the docking procedures of the Fighters." " Understood Sir." Magnus replied in looking down at his console. " Major Menelian, this is Captain Rofellian, according to what they've told us, they are a dissident group from the Uss Rygil who had been betrayed by their authority. They've asked our help to reload and refuel but until we've verified their assertions, you could perhaps have an eye on them just in case." Vladek proposed in thinking that it was lucky that the Cochrane's fighters were here. (Reply Menelian) " Have you ever heard about this VF-12 and their Commanding Officer, a certain Major Richard Daniels ? " Vladek asked (Reply Menelian) After having explained the situation to the Cochrane's FSCO, Vladek tapped his commbadge " Rofellian to Belinia, report immediately to Main Ops." (Reply Belinia) Then turning to the Ops Officer " Mr Magnussen, contact Security, tell them to send a Security Team to the Fighter shuttlebays and escort Major Daniels to my Ready Room. And inform also Captain Lowell of the Cochrane" The Ensign nodded " Aye, Sir " Vladek tapped his badge again " Rofellian to Colonel T'Vanek and Lt. James." (Reply T'Vanek, James) " Gentlemen, we've got several guests who are currently docking on Deck 138, an hundred of Mako fighters, until we've cleared their situation, I want you to dispatch several Marines units to seal the deck and avoid these pilots to leave the shuttlebays. They are aware of these orders so there would be normally no problems." Vladek stated (Reply T'Vanek, James) " All right, keep me informed of the situation, Rofellian out." he said in closing the communication. He noticed that Ensign Belinia was just entering in Main Ops " Ah, Ensign Belinia, I know you aren't on duty but I need your abilities in dealing with the communication system." (Reply Belinia) Vladek explained to the Chief of Operations the situation concerning the fighters " We need to know if what they've told us concerning the betrayal of the Uss Rygil's CO is true. I'm sure that one of our communication relay has picked up their communications. I want you to examine the communications logs and verify the assertions of that Major Daniels " he ordered. (Reply Belinia) In going back to his Ready Room, Vladek tapped his commbadge once more, " Rofellian to Wilson, Number One could you come to my Ready Room." (Reply Wilson) Vladek sat down behind his desk and waited for his FO and the FSCO of the fighter group. (Reply Menelian, Belinia, T'Vanek, James, Wilson, any) (Posted by Patrick Buidin) Stardate:2406.07.04 Mission: Down to the River, day 1 Stardate: 2406.07.04 (Starbase Geneva-Wilson's quarters-2O/CMO Lt. Kaitlyn Mackenzie-11:48) “So how are things today hunny do you need anything?” Sighing, she said, "No, I'm just really tired....and this morning sickness still won't subside." “Ahh I can’t help with morning sickness,” John stated smiling as he looked at her he hopped up the bed and gave her a peck on the cheek. “Ill go get you a drink of water.” "Ok, but don't take too long now, " she joked with him. It only took a few moments before he was back and laying right where he was before he had left. Waiting until he layed down, she began to run her hands through his hair, trying to relax him after his hard day at work. Of coarse it never fails when you actually have a moment of peace and quiet that duty would call. " Rofellian to Wilson, Number One could you come to my Ready Room." “Of course Captain on route now,” John stated over the com and then turned to Kaitlyn. “Ill meet you for dinner?” "Sure....hurry back soon dear." After a peck on the cheek from him, he was out the door. ~I wish he would take it easy....well, might as well start to unpack some things while he's gone.~ (Reply: any, none) (Posted by: Stacey) Stardate:2406.07.04 Mission: Down to the River Mission Day 1 Stardate: 2406.07.04 (Starbase Geneva, Main Ops - CO Captain Vladek Rofellian - 1150) =^= Sir,=^= the Cochrane's FSCO began =^= I have no working knowledge of the squadron, no. All I can tell you for sure is that VF-12 is defiantly based off the Rygil, and...=^= He made a pause and continued =^=... And the Flight Squadron CO is a Major Daniels. Impressive record, from what I'm reading... But his true identity is something you will have to confirm, Geneva.=^= " Thanks for the informations Major, we'll verify all that. Spread these names amongst your pilots, perhaps one of them will knew them and could help us to verify their identities." Vladek proposed (Reply Menelian) " Until we are sure about their identities and their purposes, we must consider them as a possible threat, we are leaving tonight for the Beta Quadrant and it could be a trick from Starfleet Command to stop us." Vladek stated (Reply Menelian) (Starbase Geneva, CO's Ready Room - CO Captain Vladek Rofellian - 1157) The doors sliced open and John stepped inside Vladek's office, he smiled at him and spoke "So Captain what's the emergency this time?" Vladek smiled back and replied " Oh, nothing serious my friend, we've just almost an hundred fighters which are currently docking to the station." " A 100 fighters," John paused sitting down and buttoning up his jacket. " What squadron?" " The VF-12 from the Uss Rygil, I had never heard of them before." Vladek said " The 12th fighter squadron," John paused for a moment "Major Daniels," John stated. " Yes, that's it, it's their Commanding Officer, where have you heard of him ? " Vladek asked suite surprised that his FO was knowing the Major. "Met him once a long time ago he was my flight examiner before coming to Geneva. A harsh but fair man as I recall, his squadron uses Mako version three not a favored of most squadrons but one he has favored for a long time. I read about his battles in the academy a person you would get on with sir," " Well you'll see him in a moment, I've send a Security team to escort him to my office and ..." Vladek said, he was about to add something but he was interrupted by a call from the MCO. =^= T'Vanek to Captain Rofellian, will you be desiring the Flight Squadron CO to see you, or shall I leave him here with his men under guard?=^= " Yes Colonel, a Security team will arrive to escort him to my Office. But the other pilots should stay in the Shuttlebays until further orders." Vladek explained (Reply T'Vanek IYW) Vladek turned to his FO " According to Daniels, they've been betrayed by the Rygil's CO, they've been fired by their own people and they are defecting. They are asking our help for repairs, refuel and reload." (Reply Wilson) " I don't know what they are up to John, I've asked to Ensign Belinia to verify their assertions. You know Daniels, do you think he is telling the truth ? With the move, I'm beginning not to trust anyone, Starfleet Command could try something to delay our departure and It would be a relief when we'll be inside the subspace river." Vladek explained (Reply Wilson) A few moments later, two security men entered escorting the Major, Vladek gestured to them that they could wait outside while the Major was standing to attention "Captain Rofellian, thank you for allowing my fighters to dock it was kind of you sir," he stated looking at Vladek and then turning to John. " At ease Major, welcome to Starbase Geneva and I think you're already knowing my First Officer." Vladek said pointing at John. "John Wilson," the Major stated and smiled at John. " Long time,". "Sir, a pleasure to see you once more," "No sir we are the same rank Commander," the Major stated and then turned back to Vladek. "Sorry Captain Rofellian I met John for his final test before graduation. So Captain no doubt you wish to ask questions so please go ahead sir," he stated. " John has given quite a flattering description of your person Major, please have a seat." Vladek said in sitting back in his chair. (Reply Daniels) " I have no doubt about your loyalty Major but you'll understand that we have to verify your assertions concerning the Uss Rygil and your CO before giving you and your men a full access to the station." Vladek stated to the FSCO (Reply Daniels) " For several people in Starfleet Command, we've put ourselves almost as outlaws to their eyes so we need to take some precautions, our move to the Beta Quadrant is imminent and we don't want to take any risks." He explained (Reply Daniels) (Starbase Geneva, CO's Ready Room - CO Captain Vladek Rofellian - 1215) Fifteen minutes later, the informations concerning the 12th Squadron and the Uss Rygil had been verified and it appeared that the Major had told the truth. " Rofellian to T'Vanek, Colonel, the situation has been clarified, you can stop your surveillance and allow these pilots to go anywhere inside the station. Rofellian out " he ordered (Reply T'Vanek) Then he contacted Main Ops " Mr Belinia, contact Major Menelian, the Cochrane FSCO and tell him that the situation of the 12th squadron has been verified and that they are friendly. Thank him for his help." Vladek said (Reply Belinia) He thought for a moment and opened another communication " Rofellian to Ensign Matrix, Ensign, several fighters have just docked to the station and are needing repairs, dispatch several engineering teams to the Fightershuttlebays." (Reply Matrix) " Number One, you could perhaps dispatch also several technicians from the shuttlebays, they are already familiarized with the repairs on shuttles." Vladek proposed. (Reply Wilson) After having taken all the decisions concerning the fighters, Vladek turned to the FSCO. " Your fighters will be as new Major, we've got here the best engineers in the sector." (Reply Daniels) " I've just one more question Major, what are you going to do after the repairs will be completed ? You can't go back, I'm sure you're already considered as mutineers. And you can't stay here for long, we are leaving tonight for the subspace river." Vladek explained. (Reply Daniels) Vladek thought for a moment " On our last mission, we had to deal with several attacking ships which had fighter ships as support, I can't tell you more the informations had been classified. " he explained referring to their encounter with the Cobra Fleet " But we've realized the utility and the advantages of having a Fighter Squadron. As you've seen, we've got here all the rooms and the equipment for a Squadron but SFHQ had never assigned fighters to this station. Now that we are leaving, we won't certainly received one so I've got a proposal Major, you don't know where to go and here we are in need of fighters and pilots. If you agree, we are offering for you and your men our hospitality, you'll be safe in the Beta Quadrant. I'm sure Admiral LoDona could arrange your transfer to Starbase Geneva. So what do you think about my proposal ? " Vladek asked (Reply Daniels, Wilson) (Reply Menelian, Wilson, T'Vanek, Belinia, Matrix, Daniels, any) (Posted by Patrick Buidin) Stardate:2406.07.04 Mission: Down to the River Mission Day 1 Stardate: 2406.07.04 (Starbase Geneva - Deck 142, MCO's Office - Lt Col. T'Vanek - 1153) =^=Rofellian to Colonel T'Vanek and Lt. James.=^= "Yes Sir?" The Colonel responded. (reply: James) =^=Gentlemen, we've got several guests who are currently docking on Deck 138, an hundred of Mako fighters, until we've cleared their situation, I want you to dispatch several Marines units to seal the deck and avoid these pilots to leave the Shuttlebays. They are aware of these orders so there would be normally no problems.=^= "Aye Sir, immediately." =^=All right, keep me informed of the situation, Rofellian out.=^= The Major was on his feet in an instant, "T'Vanek to all Ready Marine Units, proceed to Deck 1-3-8 for guard duty, STAT. Lieutenant James, Activate two more squads until this situation is dealt with." (reply: James) The Vulcan continued speaking, as he grabbed his side-arm and belt from the rack by the door and exited. "Computer, Seal off all exits from deck 138 and restrict Turbolift use to and from that deck to Station personnel only." [Confirmed] T'Vanek was strapping on his weapon as he made his way out of the Marine command offices, and to a turbolift. (reply: James, any) (Starbase Geneva - Deck 138, Fighter Command's Shuttlebays - Lt Col. T'Vanek - 1159) The Vulcan crossed his arms behind him, while various other Marines in level 1 BDU spread out to the various exits from the Shuttlebay that was being filled. It was an impressive sight, really, all these MAKO fighters putting down in exact formation, as marked on the floor. The Fighter Command decks had been vacant, Geneva hadn't yet been assigned a Squadron, though the Vulcan had no doubt it would have happened sooner then later, should this entire business between LoDona and various other segments of Starfleet had not occurred. Most of the pilots were staying near their craft, though some were wandering around. According to the Captain, they had already been told about this action, he would have no need to remind them unless they tried leaving. He knew enough about Fighter Command to pick out the Command vessel, once he saw it. He reached up and discreetly tapped his badge, "T'Vanek to Captain Rofellian, will you be desiring the Flight Squadron CO to see you, or shall I leave him here with his men under guard?" (reply: Rofellian, any) (posted by Trout) Stardate:2406.07.04 Mission: Down to the River Mission Day 1 Stardate: 2406.07.04 (Starbase Geneva - CO's Ready Room – FO – Lt.Cmdr John Wilson - 1157) John looked at Vladek as he turned back to him; John raised his hands to bridge in front of his mouth whilst listening. " According to Daniels, they've been betrayed by the Rygil's CO, they've been fired by their own people and they are defecting. They are asking our help for repairs, refuel and reload." “Im guessing you don’t trust them old friend? And you doubt their motives, what do you think they are up to?” John questioned. " I don't know what they are up to John, I've asked to Ensign Belinia to verify their assertions. You know Daniels; do you think he is telling the truth? With the move, I'm beginning not to trust anyone, Starfleet Command could try something to delay our departure and it would be a relief when we'll be inside the subspace river." John understood about Vladek’s hesitance it did seem too good to be true to have such a useful ally appear from nowhere. “Captain I did not know him too well but I would have to say, yes I do trust him. John watched as the two security officers entered and escorted the Major in, John smiled and then continued to listen to the conversation between the FSCO and the Station CO. (Starbase Geneva - CO's Ready Room – FO – Lt.Cmdr John Wilson - 1215) After authorising the Fighter Squadron full roaming of the station Vladek turned to him. " Number One, you could perhaps dispatch also several technicians from the shuttle bays, they are already familiarized with the repairs on shuttles." John paused and pursed his lips. “Captain from limited experience the fighters are somewhat different made so by their AI. The AI becomes in away symbiotic with the pilot and this can lead to personality development and problems with strangers. Plus the fighter systems are a lot more complicated but however I will instruct them to asset the pilots in any way possible,” John stated remembering his limited experience of fighters. As Vladek continued to talk John smiled before he said it John knew it was coming. " On our last mission, we had to deal with several attacking ships which had fighter ships as support, I can't tell you more the information had been classified. " he explained referring to their encounter with the Cobra Fleet " But we've realized the utility and the advantages of having a Fighter Squadron. As you've seen, we've got here all the rooms and the equipment for a Squadron but SFHQ had never assigned fighters to this station. Now that we are leaving, we won't certainly received one so I've got a proposal Major, you don't know where to go and here we are in need of fighters and pilots. If you agree, we are offering for you and your men our hospitality; you'll be safe in the Beta Quadrant. I'm sure Admiral LoDona could arrange your transfer to Starbase Geneva. So what do you think about my proposal? " “I agree Captain your fighters would be a asset Major,” John stated adding his support. (Reply Any) (Posted By Richard) Stardate:2406.07.04 (Starbase Geneva, CO's Ready Room - CO Captain Vladek Rofellian - 1215) Fifteen minutes later, the informations concerning the 12th Squadron and the Uss Rygil had been verified and it appeared that the Major had told the truth. " Rofellian to T'Vanek, Colonel, the situation has been clarified, you can stop your surveillance and allow these pilots to go anywhere inside the station. Rofellian out " he ordered (Reply T'Vanek) Then he contacted Main Ops " Mr Belinia, contact Major Menelian, the Cochrane FSCO and tell him that the situation of the 12th squadron has been verified and that they are friendly. Thank him for his help." Vladek said (Reply Belinia) He thought for a moment and opened another communication " Rofellian to Ensign Matrix, Ensign, several fighters have just docked to the station and are needing repairs, dispatch several engineering teams to the Fightershuttlebays." =^= I Captain, my teams are standing by. We'll get them repaired ASAP. Matrix Out =^= Matrix replied. Ensign Matrix was monitoring the events leading up to this point and had already briefed this engineering teams. He knew that the Captain would required their help and he wanted to be ready. (reply none) (posted by Steve Matrix) Stardate:2406.07.04 Mission: Down to the River Mission Day 1 Stardate: 2406.07.04 (Starbase Geneva, CO's Ready Room - CO Captain Vladek Rofellian - 1225) "I agree Captain your fighters would be a asset Major," John added after Vladek's proposal. "Captain, I cannot speak for every man or nor would I attempt to. What I shall say is I shall accept and I will give my men the option if they choose to leave I will not restrain them. However I will give them the choice however I properly know the response. I have trained most of them from scratch so no doubt the majority will remain. However a few have families in outer colonies so they may choose to leave and if they do I will give them their fighters and allow them to leave," the Major paused and then spoke again. "In essence yes we will remain but the number I don't know I will ask though. If I loose more than 30% I might need to recruit and train Flight teams to be able to use fighters?" " All right Major, we'll see that in time, check it first with your men, we are leaving tonight at 22:00 so they've got several hours to take their decision." Vladek stated "Well Captain on behalf of the 12th we will stand with you," the Major stated standing and shaking the Captain's hand. Vladek shook the Major's hand back and said " Welcome to Starbase Geneva Major. Mr Wilson will help you and your squadron to settle on the station." After the Major had left the office to expose the situation to his men, Vladek looked at his FO " So John, what do you think ? Hope I've made the good decision in offering them to stay with us." (Reply Wilson) " On the other side of the river, we will in a complete unknown sector, any support we'll have would be necessary. With all that, you've got now another task to perform, help the squadron to settle on the station." Vladek said (Reply Wilson) Vladek smiled " I knew you would have said that, you already know Daniels and you're still responsible for the CONN Department in some ways and you are first a pilot, no ? " (Reply Wilson) (Reply Wilson, any) (Posted by Patrick Buidin)